Overview
User types in Edlio CMS help you organize and populate your staff directory based on roles within your organization. This article explains how user types work and how they help structure your school's staff directory.
Please note: If a user type is not assigned, the user will not appear in the staff directory
About User Types
User types serve as organizational labels that help categorize staff members in your school's directory. They do not grant or restrict system privileges - their primary function is to help populate and organize the staff directory by role.
Any account holder can be assigned a user type to ensure they appear in the appropriate section of your staff directory and are properly categorized by their role within the school.
Available User Types
Edlio now offers three user types specifically designed for school staff organization:
School Administrators
For principals, assistant principals, superintendents, and other administrative leadership roles within the school or district.
Teachers
For classroom teachers, instructors, and educational staff who work directly with students in teaching capacities.
Other Employees
For all other school staff members, including support staff, custodial staff, office personnel, counselors, librarians, and any other employees who don't fall into the administrator or teacher categories.
How User Types Work
User types function purely as organizational tools:
They help populate your staff directory with properly categorized personnel
They organize staff members by role for easy browsing by parents, students, and community members
They do not affect what users can or cannot do within the system
System privileges and permissions are managed with site-wide access levels, which are separate from user type assignments
If a user type is not assigned, the user will not appear in the staff directory
Best Practices
Assign user types that accurately reflect each staff member's primary role
Ensure all staff members who should appear in the directory have an appropriate user type assigned
Update user types when staff members change roles within the organization
Use consistent categorization to maintain an organized and professional staff directory