Disclosed is an Internet-based database system and method (ASP), that
enables school districts and temporary employment agencies to automate
the dispatching (24/7) of pre-qualified substitute/temporary personnel to
specified school/work site locations for specific absent employees/job
openings. The system includes a profile database of permanent and
substitute (temporary) employees, positions, skills, working
dates/shifts, rates of pay, work sites, lesson plans/comments, reasons
for absence and corresponding budget codes. Approved substitute/temporary
employees may access the database using a multi-level access and secure
logon code through their Internet-based browser device. The software
filters job/position information to match specific job openings to the
skills, qualifications (certification), preferences and availability of
the substitute/temporary employee/s. As job openings (absences) are
entered into the system by employees, the school district or employment
agency, job details are immediately available through Internet
"distributed technology" to all appropriate substitute/temporary
employees through their web browser device. Substitute/temporary
employees may review, accept, or reject, each job opening. They may also
change their availability, work preferences, preferred locations and
electronic address, i.e. e-mail address/pager or other device. When a new
job order is entered, requested substitutes are notified immediately. The
system utilizes e-mail/e-page or other wireless browser devices to inform
them that a current job position is available.
