Job Title: Aide, Technology Lab
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Grade: CTI2 – 187 days
Date Revised: 10/31/2024
Primary Purpose:
Work under general supervision to assist students and teachers in use of computers and educational software in campus computer lab.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
- High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency and
- A minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university or T.O.P. NCLB test / Region XX
- Eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of basic computer operations and skills
- Ability to operate personal computer and educational software
- Ability to work with students and teachers effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
- One year experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
General
- Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
- Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
- Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
- Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
- Uses time productively on the job.
- Follows district policies, rules and regulations
- Accepts supervisory direction
- Strives to improve job skills
- Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.
Instructional Support
- Work cooperatively with teachers and students in the use of computers, printers, and instructional
software.
- Input data and maintain computerized and physical files on student progress and use of instructional
programs.
- Maintain computer lab in a neat and orderly manner including bulletin boards and displays.
- Work cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement in instructional software.
Technical Support
- Perform computer backups on a regular basis.
- Install a variety of computer programs following complex written instructions.
- Detect and arrange for maintenance and repair of computer equipment.
Student Management
- Manage student behavior in the computer lab.
- Help supervise students during arrival and dismissal from school.
- Maintain Computer Laboratory student and teacher schedule.
Other
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
- Assist with office and workroom clerical duties as needed.
- Assist Campus Administration with other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Desktop computer, laptop computer, computer cart, mobile video conference cart, network printer, hand-held device, presentation board, storage device, digital camera and video recorder, and LCD projector
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, bending, and stooping.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. |