Frequently Asked Questions

Your hiring manager serves as your go-to partner throughout your educational career journey, helping you explore opportunities, understand school needs, and find roles that align with your experience and goals. From your first conversation through placement and beyond, they stay connected to provide guidance, answer questions, and support you as your career grows.

No, you do not have to pay a fee to work with a hiring manager or to be considered for education opportunities.

Your hiring manager will be your main point of contact, helping you get started and matching you with school assignments that align with your skills, preferences, and career goals.

Soliant provides hands-on support for first-time school professionals by helping you navigate the hiring process, understand role expectations, and feel confident stepping into your first assignment. Your hiring manager also stays actively involved to guide you through onboarding, answer questions, and be a consistent point of contact as you transition into the classroom.

Simply apply today! We can't wait to learn more about you, your experience, and your journey as a school professional, and help connect you with opportunities that fit your goals.

It depends on the state and the role you're placed in. Many school-based positions require a state-specific license or certification, while others may have more flexible requirements depending on the assignment and setting. Your hiring manager will help you understand exactly what's needed for each opportunity and guide you through the process if additional credentials are required.

Requirements for contract school-based professionals typically include appropriate state licensure or certification for your role (such as teaching, therapy, or specialist credentials), relevant educational background, and any experience required by the school or district. Additional qualifications can vary by position and location, and your hiring manager will help clarify exactly what's needed for each opportunity you pursue.

Soliant has offered continuing education opportunities in the past through webinars and also participates in professional conferences such as ASHA and NASP, helping support ongoing learning and professional growth.

Soliant offers school job opportunities nationwide, partnering with districts and schools across the country to connect professionals with roles that match their skills and preferences.

Contract school assignments typically follow the academic calendar, with most full-time placements running around 36 weeks for a standard school year. In addition to traditional full-year contracts, there are also Extended School Year (ESY) roles that cover summer programming, part-time assignments based on district needs, short-term or interim contracts, and substitute opportunities that offer more day-to-day flexibility. This range allows professionals to choose schedules that best fit their availability and career goals.

Once your school assignment ends, you'll have a few options depending on your goals—your hiring manager can help you explore a renewal or extension with the same district, or connect you with a new school assignment that aligns with your preferences and availability.

Soliant is the expert in education staffing, and our experience is unmatched, with over 34 years of dedication to matching professionals with careers they love. Our case load options span from PK-12, giving our professionals more options compared to competitors.

Soliant school professionals are placed in a variety of settings across the United States, including public, private, and charter schools, depending on your experience, preferences, and the needs of each district.

Teletherapy opportunities are available for select school-based roles depending on licensure, experience, and district needs. Common roles that may be eligible for virtual placement include Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), School Psychologists, Social Workers, Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and interpreters or related support specialists—though availability can vary, with some disciplines offering limited or very limited teletherapy options. Your hiring manager can help determine which remote opportunities you may qualify for based on your background and location.

Once you accept a school assignment, you'll move into onboarding, which includes completing any required paperwork and credentialing, confirming your start date, and coordinating final details with your hiring manager. From there, your hiring manager will stay in touch to help ensure a smooth transition into your new school setting.

Start dates vary depending on the school calendar, credentialing requirements, and how quickly onboarding is completed, but many professionals begin within a couple of weeks of accepting an assignment. Your hiring manager will help guide the timeline and keep you updated so you know exactly what to expect.