One partner per market
Your talent pipeline is yours alone. We won't take on a directly competing school or district in your area — so the educators we recruit and develop for you are never shared with a rival down the road.
FocusedEDU Staffing Group · K-12 education staffing
K-12 staffing and substitute teachers for schools and districts.
The educators your students deserve — focused entirely on you. FocusedEDU gives every K-12 partner a dedicated, exclusive pipeline of vetted substitutes, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related-service providers. Built by a former teacher. Credentialed in half the time. Never shared with a competing school.
- One partner per market
- Built by a teacher
- Credentialing in half the time
Free 30-minute staffing call. Bring your open roles.
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School leaders, in their own words
Read the letter behind the recommendation.
See signed school references“I recommend Focused Staffing Group without reservation. They have demonstrated a consistent level of professionalism, reliability, and responsiveness in addressing our staffing needs.”
Bridgeton Public Schools · June 2026
- 12 yrs
- Partnering with K-12 schools
- 0
- Of your direct competitors we'll staff
- <10%
- Vacancy rate a partner reached — down from 35%
- +25%
- Substitute fill-rate lift for a partner district
Partner outcomes from FocusedEDU engagements; individual results vary.
Staffing by role
Start with the role you need filled.
Special education
Teachers matched to grade level, setting, and caseload.
Explore staffingParaprofessionals
Classroom and individual support for your students.
Explore staffingRelated services
Speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy professionals.
Explore staffingSubstitute teachers
Daily coverage and longer assignments.
Explore staffingSchool-based behavioral support
Professionals for your student support team.
Explore staffingSchool staffing options
Explore roles, engagement models, and regional services.
Explore staffingWhy FocusedEDU
A staffing partner built differently — on purpose.
We are not a generalist agency casting a wide net. Every part of how we work is designed to put the right educator in front of your students, faster, with less risk to you.
Built by a teacher
Founded by a former K-12 educator who has stood at the front of the classroom — not recruiters who fell into the space. We hire the way you would.
Credentialing, automated
Automated credentialing cuts hiring time in half while quietly weeding out unqualified candidates before they ever reach your desk.
Temp-to-perm, at no cost
Evaluate a professional on the job before you commit to a permanent hire — at no additional cost to your school.
From opening to onboarding
You choose the person. We coordinate the process.
- 01
Tell us what is open
Share the role, school, schedule, caseload, and qualifications you need.
- 02
Review the right fit
We recruit and screen for your requirements, coordinate interviews, and share candidates for your decision.
- 03
Coordinate an approved start
We track required documentation and coordinate onboarding with your team. You retain the hiring decision.
Choose the right arrangement
An assignment. A path to hire. A permanent search.
Contract staffing
Bring in a professional for an assignment. The agreed bill rate applies to hours worked.
Temp-to-perm, at no cost
Evaluate a professional on the job before you commit to a permanent hire — at no additional cost to your school.
Direct hire
Recruit for a permanent position with your organization. Placement fees and any guarantee are agreed before the search.
A genuinely scarce advantage
Your competitor can lock you out.
Once we're staffing your school, we won't take on a directly competing school or district nearby — your pipeline stays exclusively yours. So if a rival signs first, we may have to turn you away.
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In their words
Trusted by the people who run schools.
Superintendents, CEOs, and HR directors on what it's like to partner with us.
“Focused Staffing Group has consistently matched us with exceptional talent who have made a significant impact on our student learning experience. The quality of the candidates they have sourced for us has been nothing short of exceptional.”
Erin D. Murphy-Richardson
Superintendent · The Barack Obama Green Charter Schools
“Their innovative temp-to-perm clause has allowed us to assess the suitability of referred professionals before making permanent hiring decisions, all at no cost to the school. This flexibility has been instrumental in ensuring our staffing needs are met with the highest level of quality.”
Elias Pappas
CEO · Odyssey Charter School
“They have consistently provided us with high-quality special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers who demonstrate professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to the education and well-being of our students.”
David Weathington, MSW, LSW, Ed.D
CEO · Buttonwood Farms / Delta School
“One of the key strengths of Focused Staffing Group is their responsiveness and flexibility. They have always been quick to respond to our staffing needs, often providing suitable candidates at short notice.”
Zavia Herring
Director of HR · Renaissance Academy Charter School
Good to know
Before you start a search.
What school roles can you help us fill?
FocusedEDU recruits special education teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, related-service providers, and school support professionals for K–12 schools and districts. Share the role, school location, and required qualifications to discuss your opening.
What happens after we contact you?
We clarify the opening, schedule, qualifications, and engagement model. After agreeing on requirements and terms, we recruit and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and work with your team on onboarding.
How soon could someone start?
Because our candidates are pre-vetted and credentialing is automated, many roles are filled in a fraction of the typical time — automated credentialing cuts hiring time roughly in half. On a discovery call we'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific need.
What is checked before a start?
Automated credentialing, background checks, and documentation are handled before a candidate ever reaches you, so every professional we present is ready to work.
How are staffing and conversion priced?
Engagements are billed simply — typically a markup on contract placements or a flat fee on direct hires, depending on the role. There are no surprises, and temp-to-perm conversions come at no additional cost.
Will you also staff our competitors?
No. Once we're staffing your school or district, we won't take on a directly competing school in your area — the talent pipeline we build is exclusively yours, never shared with a rival down the road. It's our strongest commitment to you.
What if our needs change or a placement is not a fit?
Our temp-to-perm model lets you evaluate a professional on the job before committing — at no cost to your school. If someone isn't right, we make it right.
Focused on Community
Staffing is our work. Communities are our why.
Filling a role is only part of the story. Through our school-supply and backpack donation drives, FocusedEDU shows up for the students, classrooms, and neighborhoods our partner schools serve — making sure more kids start the year with the tools they need to succeed.
- Backpack & school-supply drives for partner districts
- Giving back where our educators teach and live
- A mission our candidates are proud to join
1,000+supply-filled backpacks donated to school partners across Delaware, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Explore staffing in your area
Review local services, then talk with our team about your role and location.
Substitute teacher staffing by state
Tell us which role is holding your team back.
Discuss your requirements, ask questions, and agree on a practical next step.
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