# PowerSchool SmartFind Express Reviews **Vendor:** PowerSchool **Category:** [Education HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-hr) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 ## About PowerSchool SmartFind Express PowerSchool Unified Talent™ SmartFind Express makes substitute management easy with automated callout and online absence management to fill openings with qualified educators quickly. SmartFind Express helps you simplify the process of requesting and scheduling substitutes with a highly configurable, time-tested system. Manage substitutes and see real-time staffing data at the school and district levels. ## PowerSchool SmartFind Express Reviews ### 1. Time saver! **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sharon B. | Music Specialist - Heritage Elementary, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 31, 2022 **What do you like best about PowerSchool SmartFind Express?** I can find a substitute teacher in less time by putting in my request once in this system. I don't have to call through a long list of numbers like before, and I don't have to worry about other scheduling questions. **What do you dislike about PowerSchool SmartFind Express?** I'm not too fond of how jobs are unfulfilled if someone cancels after accepting the sub job. My request doesn't go back into the system to try the next available person, and HR has to scramble first thing in the morning to find someone to cover my classes. This has happened quite a few times. **What problems is PowerSchool SmartFind Express solving and how is that benefiting you?** Smartfind Express has been a better management tool in helping schools find substitute teachers. Teachers are able to place the request and then let the automated system find the next available substitute without additional work for the teacher mamking the request. We can also upload our lesson plans for the sub to see ahead of time. This makes it easier on everyone! ### 2. Powerschool **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kandice P. | Teacher, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 31, 2022 **What do you like best about PowerSchool SmartFind Express?** I like that all valuable information is stored in one place. **What do you dislike about PowerSchool SmartFind Express?** My district has locked teachers out of parent contact information. I do not like that at all. **What problems is PowerSchool SmartFind Express solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am able to quickly access student grades and attendance.. ### 3. SmartFind Express for Public School **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 22, 2021 **What do you like best about PowerSchool SmartFind Express?** I love the simplicity with which the software can be used on a quick daily basis. It is very easy to jump in, plug in the information required for the circumstance, and complete the task. **What do you dislike about PowerSchool SmartFind Express?** One aspect of SmartFind that makes it a little more difficult is using the software for a long-term circumstance (ie FMLA, maternity leave, etc.). The software requires the same actions for a daily task as with a long term task. It would be much easier if the software provided a quick and easy way to input a long term leave, without having to go day-by-day. It becomes quite tedious. **What problems is PowerSchool SmartFind Express solving and how is that benefiting you?** SmartFind provides a quick and easy way for schools to manage absences and substitutes on a quick basis. The automated system within SmartFind allow the secretary to have jobs filled without making individual phone calls, per absence. This benefit maximizes time every morning. ## PowerSchool SmartFind Express Discussions - [What is PowerSchool Unified Talent SmartFind Express used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-powerschool-unified-talent-smartfind-express-used-for) - [View PowerSchool SmartFind Express pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-smartfind-express/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-30+21%3A47%3A10+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=227cb9bf-bd1c-46d3-a465-9538dd85f305&secure%5Btoken%5D=f5d9bf1814165669790272acfaaa9a991eeb95224b4d36fcadfae0fe09cc8fb4&format=llm_user) ## PowerSchool SmartFind Express Features **Personnel** - Employee Self-Service Portal **Agentic AI - Education ERP** - Cross-system Integration **Payroll** - Employee Attendance Tracking - Absences and Time Off - Payroll Processing **Reporting and Integrations** - Custom Reports - Integrations ## Top PowerSchool SmartFind Express Alternatives - [Echo360](https://www.g2.com/products/echo360/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (446 reviews) - [Google for Education](https://www.g2.com/products/google-for-education/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (320 reviews) - [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) - 3.7/5.0 (200 reviews)