COMPUTER LAB AIDE – Non-Certified Position

Location: Barnwell Primary School

Contract: 190 Days

School Year: 2024-2025

Reports to: School Principal or designee

Position is open until filled.

The job of a Computer Lab Facilitator was established for the purpose/s of maintaining the operation of a computer lab; and instructing students and staff in the use of computer lab technology and software applications; and monitoring students activities in the computer lab.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates computer lab activities as deemed appropriate by school level adminstration.
• Must be able to work with students as a group and individually in a classroom setting.
• Instructs students and teachers in computer lab technology, digital literacy, computing systems, internet/networks, software applications, keyboarding and other designated academic software programs for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of lab operations and reinforcing academic concepts.
• Maintains computer lab hardware and software applications inventory for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment and/or instructional material in computer lab.
• Independently monitors student activities while in computer lab for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of computer lab and classroom equipment (e.g. dusting, cleaning, virus scanning, creating/clearing Internet bookmarks, defragmenting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. reports, instructions, memos, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain computer lab operations.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities to include access to software applications.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.
• Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: displaying mechanical aptitude and working with interruptions; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.
• Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
• Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in computer lab, classroom and offices including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal. 

References: Please be sure to provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide 3 references. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request.