What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Lab Paraprofessional position at Ruth E. Laird Elementary?
Position: Computer Lab Paraprofessional
Campus: Laird Elementary School
Immediate Supervisor: Campus Principal
Wage/Salary Status: nonexempt
Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual
Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Work independently in a computer lab setting
- Assist with grades that will be recorded
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- GED/High School Diploma Educational Aide certificate
Qualifications:
- Completed at least 30 college hours; or
- Met a rigorous standard of quality, demonstrated through a formal State or local academic assessment.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of basic computer operations and skills
- Ability to operate a personal computer and educational software
- Ability to work with students and teachers effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
- One year of experience working with children
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Support:
- Assist teachers and students in the use of computers, printers, and instructional software
- Work cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement in instructional software
- Input data and maintain physical and computerized files on student progress and use of instructional programs
- Maintain computer lab in a neat and orderly manner including bulletin boards and displays
Technical Support:
- 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
- Assist with office and workroom clerical duties as needed
- Maintain confidentiality
- Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor/administrator
Equipment Used:
- Computers, printers, overhead projectors, copier, tape recorders, headphones, telephones, laminators, calculator
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Moderate standing, bending, and stooping