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S.A.M.S.

Substitute Assignment Management System

...but it’s really called SmartFind Express (SFE)

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619-725-8090

SAMS HELP DESK

Good number to add to your phone contacts:

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How To Turn Off Phone Calls

  1. Go to the SDUSD Staff Portal
  2. Access SmartFind Express (SAMS) online
  3. Click on your profile icon (top-right corner)
  4. Click on “Settings”
  5. Go to the “Personal” tab
  6. Check the box that says “Block phone calls from SmartFind Express”

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How To Access SAMS Online

  • Go to the SDUSD Staff Portal
  • Two methods to find SmartFind Express (SAMS):
    1. Type “SAMS” in the search bar
    2. Click on “A-Z Index” and select “SmartFind Express (SAMS)”
  • Sign in with your SDUSD Employee ID and district Password

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First-Time Setup - Phone PIN

Do this if you want to use the SAMS phone system

  • Call the system number: 619-297-0304
  • Enter your employee ID number followed by the (*) key
  • When prompted to enter a PIN, enter the same Employee ID followed by the (*) key
  • You should then be prompted to enter a new PIN that is (6) digits long - followed by the (*) key
  • HANG UP - your phone PIN is now setup

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Site Navigation

  • Tabs are self-explanatory
  • On the left, there is a Filter you can use to search jobs
  • How SmartFind Express (SAMS) shows Available Jobs:
    • Between 12:00AM and 12:00PM, you can only see jobs for that same day
    • After 12:00PM, you should be able to see jobs for the next two weeks of the current month
    • You can only run a search once every 10 minutes