Aide - Computer

                                                        Job Description: AIDE – COMPUTER LAB

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
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning
• Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to organize and be detailed oriented
• Able to operate the computer
• Ability to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students
• Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks
• Communicate and work with students
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

Experience

• Must have experience working with students; experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Assist teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software
• Work cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement instructional software
• Conduct parent involvement activities
• 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
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

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 with student supervision before, during, and after school while the students are loading and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice environment, inside and outside of the classroom while following appropriate training techniques throughout the school day

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
• Perform duties as assigned, related to the position as directed by the supervisor or administrative staff

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; printer, copier
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $15 - $18