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Account Types Overview

Learn about the modules available in each account type; main admin, admin, teacher, student, and family.

Written by Monica Burke

Otus is designed to serve every member of your school community, from district leaders to students and families. To make sure each user sees only what's relevant to them, Otus organizes access into five account types: Main Admin, Admin, Teacher, Student, and Family. Each account type has access to a specific set of modules that align with their role and responsibilities. Understanding the differences helps districts set up accounts correctly and helps users get the most out of Otus from day one.

🔑 Account Type Access

There are a total of 16 modules within Otus. Some are unique to certain account types, while others are shared across roles.

Modules↓ User→

Main Admin

Admin

Teacher

Student

Family

Activity Dashboard

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District

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Home

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Activity

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Classes

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My Students

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Lessons

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Bookshelf

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Assessments

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Gradebook

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Plans*

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Analytics

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Blog

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Portfolio

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Control Center

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Help

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ℹ️ Activity Dashboard and Plans are available to participating districts only. Contact your Otus Client Experience Partner if you are interested in adding the Activity Dashboard and/or Plans to your district!

🚪Why Account Type Matters

Otus account types are designed to make sure every user. From the superintendent to a kindergartener, access has to meet exactly what they need, and nothing they don't.

  • 🎯 Role-appropriate access: Each account type surfaces only the tools and data relevant to that user's role.

  • 🔒 Data privacy: Students and families only see information tied to their own account.

  • 📊 District-wide visibility: Admins and Main Admins can monitor performance across classrooms and buildings without disrupting teachers or students.

  • 🤝 Family engagement: Family accounts keep parents connected to student progress without requiring direct access to teacher tools.

  • ⚙️ Flexible configuration: Main Admins can control permissions and settings for all account types from the Control Center.

🏫 The Account Types

⭐️ Main Admin

  • The Main Admin has the highest level of access in Otus. This account type is designed for district-level leaders who need visibility and control across all sites, teachers, and students.

    • Primary Uses:

      • Manage district-wide settings via the Control Center

      • View analytics and reports across the entire district

      • Access and oversee all modules available in Otus

🏢 Admin

  • The Admin account mirrors Main Admin functionality but is scoped to the specific sites they have been granted permissions for — not the entire district.

    • Primary Uses:

      • Search for and manage teachers and students within their sites

      • View analytics and gradebook data for their assigned buildings

      • Support district initiatives at the building level

🍎 Teacher

  • The Teacher account is the core instructional account in Otus. Teachers use Otus to create, assign, and grade work, as well as communicate with students and monitor progress.

    • Primary Uses:

      • Create and assign assessments and lessons

      • Enter and manage grades in the gradebook

      • Track student growth across standards and assignments

      • Communicate with students via the Blog, Mailbox, and Class Board

🎒 Student

  • The Student account gives students access to the tools they need to complete their work and track their own progress in Otus.

    • Primary Uses:

      • Complete assigned assessments and lessons

      • Access class resources via the Bookshelf

      • View gradebook scores and feedback

      • Build and manage their Portfolio

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

  • The Family account is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and connected to their student's progress in Otus.

    • Primary Uses:

      • View their student's gradebook, portfolio, and class activity

      • Monitor notifications and to-do items via the Activity feed

      • Access resources shared on the student's Bookshelf

🚀 Getting Started

Account types are assigned during district onboarding and managed by your Main Admin. No additional setup is required for teachers or students.

⚙️ Family accounts must be created manually by family members. See here.

To get started with your account:

  1. Log in to Otus at your district's designated login page.

  2. Explore your navigation menu. Modules available are based on account type.

  3. Visit your Getting Started Guide for step-by-step setup instructions

Related Articles
Getting Started Guide for Families
Getting Started Guide for the Main Admin
Getting Started Guide for Admins
Differences Between Main Admin, Admin, and Teacher Accounts
Otus Modules Overview
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