InstaSub

Fill absences with the right subs in seconds

InstaSub’s easy-to-use substitute management platform helps schools with automated absence management, notifications, and sub hours tracking. 

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Why schools choose InstaSub

A better way to manage absences and keep learning on track

 
Be the school where everyone wants to be. InstaSub helps schools reduce the effort and stress of substitute management for teachers, admins, subs, and students. 

No more early morning disorder

Lessen frustration and manual work by automating every step, from absence request to confirmation.

Higher fill rates with less effort

Keep classrooms covered more consistently using preferred sub lists and smart notification rules.

Built for busy teachers

Let teachers, admins, and subs manage everything online or from their phones with an intuitive app. No training or phone tag required.

Digital tracking, no spreadsheets

Skip the manual work by tracking absences, hours, and fill performance in one place that’s ready for pay day.

Request a sub and confirm coverage fast 

Improve fill rates and find qualified subs in minutes with automated workflows from assignment to submission to coverage confirmation.

  • No more phone chains and paperwork. Give teachers a faster, more efficient way to submit absence requests online or on mobile.
  • Eliminate delays and manual effort with automatic sub request and approval routing for teachers and admins.
  • Don’t need a sub? Decide which requests should be routed to internal resources and easily assign paras or internal staff.
InstaSub Absence request mobile app
InstaSub Feature FavoritesList

Find the perfect subs for your school

Your teachers care about their students’ learning environment. Easily match jobs with the best-fit substitutes to minimize classroom disruptions and maintain consistent curriculums.

  • Avoid guesswork and repeat outreach by assigning jobs based on go-to subs by teacher, subject, or qualification.
  • No need to manually check availability. View which subs are open and when, all in one calendar.
  • Reduce delays and admin tasks by letting subs accept and confirm jobs instantly.

Better sub management needs better communication

The easier it is to communicate with your sub pool, the easier it is to fill assignments. Notify subs of openings in real-time, wherever they are on whatever device.

  • Don’t waste time on missed calls and voicemails. Send request alerts by text, app, or email.
  • Prioritize favorite subs with rules-based notifications that send job offers to your preferred list before alerting others.
  • Keep subs informed and limit back-and-forth messages by sending updates or reminders to your whole sub pool.
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InstaSub Reporting dashboard

Track absences and sub hours without the spreadsheets 

Monitor fill rates, hours worked, and trends in one place with export-ready reports.

  • Know exactly what’s being filled (and what’s not) and track requests over time to spot patterns and gaps.
  • Eliminate manual calculations by consolidating sub hours and job data to generate payroll reports.
  • View pending requests, get ahead of recurring issues, and monitor trends like absence reasons and grade-level data.

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