Scheduling teachers to the appropriate course sections is a vital task for school administrators, ensuring that courses are properly staffed and run smoothly. In openSIS, this process is user-friendly and can be accomplished in just a few steps. This guide will walk you through the process of scheduling a teacher to a course section.

Step 1: Access the Scheduling Menu

1. Navigate to the Menu: Log into your openSIS account with administrative privileges.
2. Select ‘Schedule Teacher’: In the 'Scheduling' section of the menu, click on ‘Schedule Teacher’ to start the process.
   

Step 2: Search for and Select the Teacher

1.  Click on the Plus Sign: You'll see a plus sign (+) next to 'Teacher.' Click on this icon to open a search box.
   
2. Enter Search Criteria: In the search box, enter relevant search criteria such as the teacher's name, ID, or department to find the teacher you want to schedule. 
   
3. Click ‘Search’: After entering the criteria, click ‘Search.’ A list of all teachers in the system matching your criteria will appear.
4. Select the Teacher: From the list, select the teacher you wish to schedule for a course section. 
   
   

Step 3: Search for and Select the Course Section

1. Click on the Plus Sign Beside ‘Course Section’: Next, you'll see a plus sign (+) next to 'Course Section.' Click on it to open another search box. 
   
2. Enter Course Section Search Criteria: Enter the relevant search criteria to find the course section. This could include the course name, section number, or other details.
3. Click ‘Search’: Click ‘Search’ to see a list of all available course sections in the system. 
4. Choose the Course Section: From the list, select the course section you want to assign the teacher to. 

Step 4: Confirm the Teacher's Availability

1. Review the Summary: After selecting both the teacher and the course section, a summary of the scheduling details will appear below, showing the teacher and the course section they will teach.
2. Click on ‘Check Availability’: To ensure that the teacher is available to be scheduled for the selected course section, click on ‘Check Availability.’
3. Handle Availability Issues:
   • If the teacher is unavailable, the system will mark this in red.
   • You will need to remove this selection and either choose a different course section or another time for the same teacher, then check availability again. 

Step 5: Schedule the Teacher

1. Start Scheduling: Once you've confirmed the teacher's availability, click on ‘Start Scheduling’ to finalize the assignment.
   
2. Success Confirmation: The teacher is now successfully scheduled to the selected course section.