Students & families
Staff and teachers
School staff roster, teacher assignments, appraisals, and employment records.
This students & families guide covers student information system for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for parent portal software, school roster management - written for administrators and staff, not developers.
Last updated July 24, 2026
Staff records represent all non-student employees - teaching and non-teaching. Teacher-subject-class assignments drive timetable generation, grade entry scoping, and exam paper duties.
Staff lifecycle
| Screen | Path | Who uses it |
|---|---|---|
| Staff roster | /school-staff | HR and admin - all employees |
| Staff profile | /school-staff/[id] | Employment details, documents |
| Teachers | /teachers | Teaching staff subset |
| Teacher profile | /teachers/[id] | Qualifications, subjects |
| Assignments | /teachers/assignments | Class-subject-teacher mapping |
| Teacher config | /teachers/config | Capabilities and workload rules |
| Appraisals | /teachers/appraisals | Performance review cycles |
| Employment finances | /employment/finances | CTC and salary structure link |
Assignment workflow
- Create staff record and user account with Teacher or staff role
- Define subject capabilities at /teachers/config if using capability matrix
- Assign class-subject pairs at /teachers/assignments for active academic year
- Run timetable generation - assignments feed the grid
- Class teacher flag on assignment enables homeroom attendance and report remarks
Common questions
Quick answers in plain language.
What is student information system?+
School staff roster, teacher assignments, appraisals, and employment records. This is a core topic in Students & families on Schoolyi.
How do I set up staff and teachers in school management software?+
Follow the steps in this guide during roster, parents, portals, and certificates. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.
How does Schoolyi handle staff and teachers?+
School staff roster, teacher assignments, appraisals, and employment records.
Is there a student information system guide for school administrators?+
Yes. This article is part of the public Students & families documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.
Who manages staff and teachers at a typical K-12 school?+
Usually students & families and front-office staff responsible for student information system. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.
Does Schoolyi support parent portal software?+
Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on student information system.
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- Student roster
Managing students, class placement, promotions, certificates, and deactivation.
- Parent portal
How parents link to children and view attendance, grades, fees, transport, and exams.
- Student portal
Student dashboard, self-service modules, magic link, live transport, and account expectations.
- Promotions and certificates
End-of-year promotion workflow, transfer certificates, and bonafide issuance.
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school management system (SMS) · student information system (SIS) · school ERP · parent portal · full glossary · Ask Schoolyi