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.