INVESTING IN YOUR

FUTURE

Welcome to our Fall Newsletter! Inside you’ll find plenty of valuable information to help you get acclimated to working with us in the roles you choose. We’ve had a busy summer making improvements to our employee experience and expanding upon the opportunities and benefits we have to offer.

In the following pages, you’ll see notable achievements from last year, an overview of our community service initiatives, a list of new districts we’ve partnered with for the 16/17 school year, important payroll-related updates, and so much more!

About Source4Teachers & MissionOne Source4Teachers and MissionOne are sister companies dedicated to educational staffing. While Source4Teachers places substitute personnel in school districts, MissionOne provides permanent school support staff. Both companies operate under a united goal – to enhance the educational experience of our students!

What’s InsideEnhancements to the Employee Experience .......................2

Website Enhancements....................2

Long-Term ..........................................2

Resources Portal ...............................3

Community Involvement ............3 - 4

100+ Club ............................................5

Impact Award Recipient ...................5

2015/16 Employee Hall of Fame .......................................6

Payment Update ...............................7

New Districts .....................................8

Special Education Resources ...........................................8

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT TEAM

We’ve always been dedicated to providing our valued employees with comprehensive support. To take it a step further, we’ve transformed our call center into a proactive Employee Engagement Team. Not only is the team responding to your incoming inquiries, they’re also reaching out to gather your feedback and suggest opportunities you may be interested in!

TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS

Did you know that you can accept jobs by text? We’ve adopted a mass text-messaging platform to help deliver up-to-the-minute announcements and find talented substitutes to work on days with high absences or last minute call-outs. This is another convenient way for you to receive our latest updates and job opportunities.

PERKS AT WORK

Perks at Work is an exciting enhancement to our employee benefits program. As an employee of Source4Teachers/MissionOne, you can sign up for free and enjoy consumer savings on a variety of everyday and big-ticket items – anything from movie tickets and travel deals to discounted computers and car insurance. In addition to discounted prices, when purchases are made through this program, you receive points that can be applied to future purchases – helping you save even more!

ENHANCEMENTS TO THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

Source4Teachers started the school year with 1,507 long-term teachers – and we have many more opportunities available! For a complete list of our available long-term openings, please visit Source4Teachers.com/Resources, log in, and click Long-Term Positions in the left column.

Working a long-term position allows you to delve into the curriculum, plan lessons, and build strong rapport with students, colleagues, and administrators in your school. It’s a rewarding way to sharpen your teaching skills through valuable, hands-on experience.

LONG-TERM

WEBSITE ENHANCEMENTS

Over the past year, we’ve made a variety of improvements to Source4Teachers’ website to give you quicker access to the information you’re looking for. You should now be able to navigate our website in a more intuitive way with fewer clicks!

Some of these updates include:

• An animated video detailing our hiring process

• A Featured Jobs section on our homepage for new and high-demand openings

• Our Latest News blog with education-related content, relevant articles, tips, and more

• A Hiring Events page broken down by state and county for fast access to nearby events; if you know an interested applicant, direct them here!

RESOURCES PORTAL

Both Source4Teachers.com

and MissionOne.com feature

a Resources Portal which is a

one-stop-shop for most of the

information you’ll need. Simply

click Resources in the upper

right corner of either website,

then sign in with your SAMS

login information.

Here you’ll see everything from

SAMS/VeriTime tip sheets and

benefits information, to pay

schedules, company policies,

and training opportunities.

We’ve recently added our

substitute teacher and

paraprofessional training

manuals as well, so if you

ever need a refresher, the

information is right at your

fingertips!

Below you’ll find some of the community initiatives in which we proudly participated last year. Keep an eye out for this year’s initiatives and ways you can get involved!

OTHER EVENTS Supported numerous golf tournaments, sporting and performing arts events, 5K races, community outings, and more

Photo: Run, Walk & Roll 5K in support of children with special needs in Bucks County

ADOPT A FAMILY (through various non-profit agencies)

“Adopted” six local families in need over the holidays – collected and delivered food, clothing, toys, and monetary donations

KIDSBRIDGE WALK2STOP BULLYING Fourth consecutive year sponsoring the anti-bullying walk and second year sponsoring the Character Education Leadership Awards

GO RED FOR WOMENRaised more than $10K in support of the American Heart Association’s campaign to promote education and action in the fight against the #1 killer of women

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

JOIN US!Source4Teachers and MissionOne are proud to support the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks! Join us for one of the many walks we’re supporting.

Now is the time to join the fight against the second deadliest cancer among women in the U.S. Let’s band together to raise awareness and funds toward life-saving research, education, and support programs.

CONNECTICUT: Sunday, 10/16: Westport - Sherwood Island State Park Registration: 9:00 am | Walk: 10:00 am

RHODE ISLAND: Sunday, 10/16: Providence - Downtown Providence Registration: 7:30 am | Walk: 9:00 am

NEW JERSEY: Sunday, 10/23: Jersey City - Newport Plaza Registration: 8:00 am | Walk: 10:00 am

Sunday, 10/23: Pennsauken - Cooper River Park Registration: 8:30 am | Walk: 10:00 am

VIRGINIA: Sunday, 10/9: Peninsula - Christopher Newport Univ. Registration: 12:00 pm | Walk: 2:00 pm

SOUTH CAROLINA: Saturday, 10/22: Charleston - N. Charleston Riverfront Park Registration: 8:00 am | Walk: 9:30 am

PENNSYLVANIA Saturday, 10/8: Central PA - Indian Park Registration: 9:00 am | Walk: 10:00 am

Saturday, 10/9: Montgomery Co. Norristown Area HS and Farm Park Registration: 8:30 am | Walk: 10:00 am

Saturday, 10/15: Harrisburg - City Island Registration: 7:30 am | Walk: 8:30 am

Saturday, 10/22: Washington Co. Jumper’s Junction Registration: 9:00 am | Walk: 10:00 am

GEORGIA: Sunday, 10/30: Savannah - Daffin Park 2:00 pm

TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NEAREST YOU OR TO MAKE A DONATION: Visit makingstrides.acsevents.org, enter your zip code or state, click search, then select your preferred event

DATES & LOCATIONS

We are pleased to announce that 3,570

Source4Teachers substitutes worked 100+

assignments in the 2015/2016 school year

– thank you for your dedication! The

more you work, the more effective

a substitute you become. Schools may

even start specifically requesting you to

fill vacancies!

Working frequently helps you to feel more

comfortable in your assignments; you

become familiar with a school’s policies

and procedures while bringing your skills

and confidence in the classroom to a new

level. With a stronger grasp of students’

academic needs, you are able to adapt

your teaching strategies for maximum

impact. Ultimately, more learning can be

accomplished and continuity is ensured.

Realizing the considerable benefits

of a regularly-working substitute, we

encourage you to accept as many jobs

as possible!

100+ CLUB

Congratulations to the recipient of our 2015 Source4Teachers Impact Award, Jennifer Alexander.

The Impact Award, which coincides with National Substitute Educators Day, recognizes a Source4Teachers substitute based on the following factors:

• Total number of days worked in a one-year period (November 2014 – October 2015)

• Positive feedback from school districts

• A proven commitment to going above and beyond what is expected of a substitute

Jennifer Alexander worked 157 days in the designated period. She was regularly praised by the leadership in the schools she most regularly worked (Warwick High School in VA) and she consistently asked school administrators what else she could do to help.

As part of this recognition, Jennifer received $500 personally and an additional $500 to donate to the school of her choice.

Well done, Jennifer!

The 2016 Source4Teachers Impact Award is right around the corner – keep up the great work and you could win!

IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

Gary Jones Elizabeth Public Schools, NJ

Daryl James Newport News Public Schools, VA

Barbara Keefer Newport News Public Schools, VA

Alexis LeDonne Monroe Twp. Public Schools, NJ

Lindsay Place Chester County IU, PA

Tina Prezioso Bridgeport Public Schools, CT

Kathy Donavant Newport News Public Schools, VA

Javier Santalla Tamay Elizabeth Public Schools, NJ

Asia Boggs Newport News Public Schools, VA

Melissa Riley Maple Shade School District, NJ

Marilyn Stephens-Franklyn Kennett Consolidated

School District, PA

Georgia Lay Newport News Public

Schools, VA

Susan Vogel Brown Medford Twp. Public Schools, NJ

Frances Culbertson Union Area School District, PA

Ann McCloud Hampton City Schools, VA

2015/16 EMPLOYEE HALL OF FAME

Ta-Miko Rivera Burlington Twp. School District, NJ

Ed Davis Winslow Township Schools, NJ

Jameed Judge Burlington Twp. School District, NJ

Thomas Gallagher Neshaminy School District, PA

Amanda Thompson BLaST IU, PA

Jesse Spaar BLaST IU, PA

Travia Hall Westmoreland IU, PA

Source4Teachers “Source4Excellence”

Winners

MissionOne “Mission of Excellence”

Winners

Throughout the school year, we recognize exemplary Source4Teachers and MissionOne employees who embody our high standards for excellence. School district personnel nominate individuals based on their performance. Nominees must meet the following criteria: work at least 4 days per month; have no disciplinary action; exhibit a positive attitude toward work responsibilities, colleagues, and students; and carry out additional responsibilities beyond their required duties. Last year, we honored 15 Source4Teachers and 7 MissionOne employees, and we can’t wait to add to our “Hall of Fame” this year!

Congratulations to all of our 15/16 Hall of Fame inductees!

PAYMENT UPDATE

WEEKLY PAY Source4Teachers and MissionOne are excited to announce that effective August 26th, we moved to weekly pay! This has been a long-standing request of our employees, and we are pleased to be able to deliver it thanks to our updated financial technology! All pay dates will continue to be paid two weeks in arrears.

Please see the chart below for more details. The pay schedule for the entire 2016/2017 school year can also be found on our website’s Resources Portal.

NEW PAYCARD OPTION We are excited to announce our new partnership with Global Cash Card effective October 1, 2016. Global’s payroll card has replaced the former U.S. Bank Focus Card. You should have received an email containing full details on the new card, but some of its many benefits include:

All employees have the option of choosing electronic payroll with direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice and/or a Global Cash Card Visa Paycard.

If you’re currently enrolled in direct deposit, your payment will continue as usual – you do not have to take any action unless you’d like to switch to the Global Cash Card payment option. If you previously received your paycheck through a Focus Card, you should have received a Global Cash Card in the mail prior to October 1, 2016.

Employees interested in signing up for either direct deposit or the new Global Cash Card can click here to download our Payment Selection Form, and forward the completed form to: Payroll@Source4Teachers.com or Payroll@MissionOne.com.

PAY TIME FRAME PAY DATE PAY PERIOD

2 Weeks 8/19/16 (previous) 7/24/16 - 8/6/16

1 Week 8/26/16 (new) 8/7/16 - 8/13/16

1 Week 9/2/16 8/14/16 - 8/20/16

1 Week 9/9/16 8/21/16 - 8/27/16

Options for family cards with free, instant transfers

Immediate access to funds on pay day

Ability to make purchases at merchants that accept Visa

Email/text message balance alerts

NEW DISTRICTS

We’re pleased to announce the latest additions to the Source4Teachers and MissionOne family for the 2016/17 school year.

For a complete list of all of our partnering school districts by state and county, please click here.

If you see a district on this list in which you’d like to work but cannot currently see in SAMS, please email HumanResources@Source4Teachers.com. Be sure to include your full name and any districts you’d like added to your account.

PENNSYLVANIAAllegheny Intermediate Unit (S4T)

Franklin County Career & Tech Center

Luzerne Intermediate Unit

Radnor Township School District

Tuscarora School District (M1)

NEW JERSEYAtlantic City School District

Atlantic Highlands Elementary School

Essex County Vo-Tech Schools

Garfield Park Academy (M1)

Great Meadows Regional School District

Henry Hudson Regional High School

Highlands Elementary School

Jamesburg Public Schools (M1)

Medford Lakes School District

North Star Academy Charter Schools (M1)

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools

Phillipsburg School District (M1)

Pleasantville Public Schools

Rumson School District

Southampton Twp. School District (S4T/M1)

Tabernacle School District

Trenton Public Schools (M1)

Woodbine School District (M1)

Woodbury City Public Schools (M1)

VIRGINIACaroline County Public Schools

New Horizons Regional Education Center

Staunton City Schools

West Point Public Schools

RHODE ISLANDJohnston Public Schools

Lincoln Public Schools

North Kingstown School Dept.

GEORGIABacon County School District

Charlton County Schools

Jeff Davis County Schools

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Vidalia City School District

SOUTH CAROLINABeaufort County School District

TENNESSEEBlount County Schools

CONNECTICUTPortland Public Schools

Whether you’re a school aide, a special education teacher, or a general education teacher, you will have the opportunity to work with students who have special needs. In order to best assist these students, it’s important to keep yourself up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices in the industry. Below we’ve included a few helpful articles on prevalent special education topics:

How to Calm the Agitated Student – tips and advice on effective behavior management and de-escalating the situation when a student becomes agitated

Disability Etiquette – general guidelines to interacting with people who have disabilities in an appropriate and respectful way

7 Ways to Help a Child on the Autism Spectrum – insightful techniques for helping students with autism, the third most common developmental disorder in the U.S.

We’d like to give a special thanks to our sources – www.interventioncentral.org and www.crisisprevention.com. Both of these sites feature incredible resources should you be interested!

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES

INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE

Fall 2016

Thank you to all of our dedicated employees. We wish you a

successful school year!