Michigan Clearance Steps (Classroom Substitute Roles) - DETROIT HIVE

The table below outlines the steps you must complete in order to become eligible to claim assignments in your hive. While timelines can vary based on individual circumstances, the contractors who move through the process most smoothly tend to take initiative—completing steps promptly, responding to follow-up communication when prompted, and reaching out for support if anything is unclear. Staying proactive helps ensure you’re cleared and ready to accept assignments as quickly as possible.

Expected Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks

STEP	HOW	TIMELINE
Sign the BrightBee Independent Contractor Agreement and Code of Conduct	This will be emailed to you via DropBox Sign within 24 business hours.  Please review and sign.  When prompted, use your home address on the form (making sure to include any apartment or unit numbers, if applicable).	Please complete within 48 business hours.
Complete Your W-9	This will be emailed to you via Track 1099 W-9 Form within 24 business hours. Accurate completion is necessary to ensure your 1099 tax form is correct.	Please complete within 48 business hours.
Complete the FBI Level II Background Check	Complete the attached Fingerprinting Form.  You will need to get your fingerprints taken at a local IdentoGO location. To get started, follow these steps: Go to https://mi.state.identogo.com/ to register and schedule your fingerprinting appointment. Select  “In State Digital Fingerprint Services’ Agency/requester ID: 7169K Fingerprint reason: Michigan School Employment Find a location near you to schedule an appointment. Complete the screens asking for additional information. On the payment screen, please select “coupon code” as the payment method. The coupon code provided here will need to be given to the enrollment agent on-site as payment at the time of service.  Your unique coupon code was provided in an email titled: ACTION REQUIRED: BrightBee Clearance Steps 🐝. You MUST print the attached background check form and take a photo ID to your appointment on the scheduled day and time. Send BrightBee a copy of your fingerprinting documents - Please email the following documents to us at [e-mail] once you complete the appointment. A picture (or scanned copy) of both sides of your Live Scan forms A picture of your receipt from IdentoGO A picture of your driver's license or state ID 👀 Need help? Click HERE for a Step-By-Step Guide for setting up your MI Background Check Appointment with Identogo.	Please complete within 1 week. Results can take up to 30 days to process.
Send Transcripts to BrightBee	Instructional classroom substitute roles in MI require a minimum of 60 completed hours of college credit.  How to Send: If you do not already have access to your official college transcripts, we suggest reaching out to your university directly, or using Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse.  Please email a copy of your transcripts to [e-mail]	Please complete within 1 week.
Complete Michigan Substitute Teacher Documents	This will be emailed to you via DropBox Sign within 24 business hours.	Please complete within 48 business hours.

Once all steps are successfully completed, we’ll send you a confirmation email letting you know you’re cleared to begin work and provide you with instructions to access the BrightBee app and set up your payment account.

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📌 Important Reminders

• Only cleared bees will appear eligible for Michigan assignments. If you're not sure what you are qualified for, please reach out to the Clearance team at the email below.

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