How to Add Staff to Your SchoolsPLP Account (Admin User)

Overview

This article outlines two methods for adding staff/teachers to your SchoolsPLP account (requires administrator permissions):

  1. Manual Entry via School Setup
  2. Bulk Upload via Spreadsheet Template

Before You Begin

Ensure you are logged in to your SchoolsPLP account with administrator access.


Method 1: Manual Entry

Use this method to add a small number of staff members.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Log in to your SchoolsPLP account
    • You will land on the Progress Tracking tab
  2. Access School Setup
    • Navigate to the top-right corner of the screen (above the Send Message button)
    • Click District or School Setup
    • A yellow banner will appear confirming you are in Setup Mode
  3. Click the Staff tab
  4. Add a New Staff Member
    • Click Add New Staff Member
  5. Complete Staff Information
    • Fill out all required fields in the form
  6. Save
    • Click Save
  7. Confirm
    • The new staff member will appear in the staff list

Important Notes

  • Staff who need to be added to courses at multiple schools should be created at the district domain level
  • If a staff member requires permissions beyond Only Assigned Courses, these can be updated in:
    • School and District Roles tab (within user setup mode)

Method 2: Bulk Upload via Spreadsheet

Use this method to add multiple staff members at once (recommended for 10+ users).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. From setup mode, click the Spreadsheet tab.
  2. Locate and download the file labeled Template for New Staff.
  3. Open the Excel file and fill in the required staff information in Columns C through G.
  4. Save the completed template to your computer. (CSV UTF-8 formatting)
  5. Email the file to: training@schoolsplp.com

    The SchoolsPLP team will upload the staff for you within 24 hours.


Need Help?

If you have questions or require support, click the Need Help button inside SchoolsPLP. You can:

  • Email the support team directly
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Support Contact

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