Lumus LMS

Teacher Management

Guide to managing teachers and staff in Lumus LMS

Teacher Management

The Teacher Management section allows administrators to add, edit, and manage all teacher accounts in the system. This includes assigning subjects, managing teacher profiles, and controlling access permissions.

Teacher Management Dashboard

Overview

Teacher Management enables you to:

  • Add new teacher accounts
  • Edit teacher information and credentials
  • Assign subjects to teachers
  • Manage teacher access and permissions
  • View teacher schedules and class assignments
  • Deactivate or remove teacher accounts

Adding a New Teacher

Step 1: Navigate to Teacher Management

  1. Log in to the administrator dashboard
  2. Click on "Teacher Management" in the navigation menu
  3. Click the "Add New Teacher" button

Add New Teacher Button

Step 2: Enter Teacher Information

Fill in the required details:

  • Full Name: Teacher's complete name
  • Email Address: Professional email for login and communication
  • Phone Number: Contact number
  • Subject Specializations: Select subjects the teacher can teach
  • Credentials: Educational qualifications and certifications
  • Department: Teacher's department or subject area

Teacher Registration Form

Step 3: Set Up Account Credentials

  1. Create a username for the teacher account
  2. Set an initial password (teacher can change this later)
  3. Assign appropriate role permissions
  4. Enable or disable account access

Account Security

Encourage teachers to change their initial password upon first login. Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts.

Step 4: Assign Subjects

  1. Select one or more subjects from the available list
  2. A teacher can be assigned to multiple subjects
  3. Subjects determine which classes a teacher can be assigned to

Subject Assignment

Step 5: Save Teacher Profile

  1. Review all entered information
  2. Click "Save" or "Create Teacher"
  3. The teacher account will be created and ready for use

Editing Teacher Information

Accessing Teacher Profile

  1. Go to Teacher Management
  2. Search for the teacher by name or email
  3. Click on the teacher's name or the "Edit" button

Teacher List View

Updating Information

You can update:

  • Personal information (name, contact details)
  • Subject assignments
  • Account credentials
  • Access permissions
  • Department or role

Edit Teacher Profile

Assigning Subjects to Teachers

Single Subject Assignment

  1. Open the teacher profile
  2. Navigate to the "Subject Assignments" section
  3. Click "Add Subject"
  4. Select a subject from the dropdown
  5. Click "Assign"

Multiple Subject Assignment

  1. In the teacher profile, go to Subject Assignments
  2. Use the multi-select dropdown
  3. Choose all applicable subjects
  4. Click "Save Assignments"

Multiple Subject Assignment

Subject Assignment Rules

  • Teachers can be assigned to multiple subjects
  • Subject assignments determine class eligibility
  • Changes to subject assignments affect future class assignments only

Managing Teacher Accounts

Account Activation/Deactivation

  1. Open the teacher profile
  2. Navigate to "Account Settings"
  3. Toggle the "Account Status" switch
  4. Deactivated accounts cannot log in but data is preserved

Account Status Toggle

Resetting Passwords

  1. Go to the teacher profile
  2. Click "Reset Password"
  3. Set a new temporary password
  4. The teacher will be prompted to change it on next login

Permission Management

Control what teachers can access:

  • Class Management: Ability to view and manage assigned classes
  • Attendance: Permission to mark attendance
  • Assignments: Ability to create and grade assignments
  • Student Data: Access to student information
  • Reports: Permission to view reports

Permission Settings

Viewing Teacher Details

The teacher profile displays:

  • Basic Information: Name, email, phone, department
  • Subject Assignments: All subjects the teacher is assigned to
  • Class Assignments: Current classes being taught
  • Schedule: Weekly class schedule
  • Student Count: Number of students across all classes
  • Account Status: Active or inactive

Teacher Profile Details

Searching and Filtering Teachers

Search Functionality

Search teachers by:

  • Teacher name
  • Email address
  • Subject name
  • Department

Filter Options

Filter teachers by:

  • Subject: View all teachers teaching a specific subject
  • Department: Filter by department
  • Status: Active, Inactive
  • Class Assignment: Teachers with or without classes

Teacher Search and Filters

Assigning Teachers to Classes

Teachers are assigned to classes through the Class Management section. However, you can view a teacher's class assignments here:

  1. Open the teacher profile
  2. Navigate to "Class Assignments"
  3. View all current and past class assignments
  4. See class schedules and student counts

Teacher Class Assignments

Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Issue: Teacher cannot log in

  • Solution: Check account status, verify credentials, and ensure account is activated

Issue: Teacher not appearing in class assignment options

  • Solution: Verify the teacher is assigned to the subject required for that class

Issue: Cannot assign subject to teacher

  • Solution: Ensure the subject exists in the system and is active

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