Pros
I have been a School Psychologist since 1996. I have worked full-time, part-time, and as a contractor. I am currently onboarding with Stepping Stones. This means, I have interviewed and been "hired" by the school district. I just have to finish up all the background checks, etc.
In my experience, contracting companies can be slow moving (not responding to emails or calls in a professional time frame), disorganized and not deliver on pay (without significant follow-up to get paid). My experience with Stepping Stones thus far, has been refreshingly different! My Career Services Manager, Diego Guzman, is making Stepping Stones really stand out among all other contracting companies. I contacted Diego Guzman and within an hour, he had a job interview set up for me with a local school district. I was interviewed and hired the very next day! Along the way of this onboarding process, Diego Guzman has been an extremely effective communicator. He is always available and responsive, mostly getting back to me immediately. In addition, he is always polite, encouraging and respectful to me as a professional !! He gives Stepping Stones the personal and professional touch that we all want.
In addition, Stepping Stones has a portal that looks organized and professional. I highly doubt - given the look of the portal- there will be hiccups in receiving pay like in other contracting agencies. I can't wait to continue with Stepping Stones!
Cons
Although I am new to Stepping Stones, I have not experienced any major "cons" so far. I would say the pay initially quoted to me is NOT competitive with other contracting agencies. The initial pay offered to me was a little insulting; however, with some negotiation, I am satisfied, at least for now, with what we have agreed on.
