Instructional Aide​/Computer Lab

Open Access Lab Manager

Reports To:

Teacher and Campus Principal

Length Of Work Year: 187 Days

Pay Grade: PI3

Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $16.00 Min $23.78 Max

Primary

Purpose:

To manage the effective use of the open access lab and provide assistance to teaching staff and students in the lab.

Qualifications:

TEA certification requirements No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Requirements for Paraprofessionals that include one of the following:

• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education;
• Obtained an associate's degree;
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment - knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

High School Graduate or GED

Experience:

Working knowledge of hardware, software, and networks

Experience working in a school environment preferred

Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions

Sensitivity and flexibility in working with adults and students

Skills in scheduling organization and time management

Dependability regarding punctuality and attendance

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain and ensures the effective use of the open access lab.
• Work with the Campus Technology Contact in scheduling the lab and assisting teachers in conducting computer training for class projects in the lab.
• Maintain hardware, installs software and keeps lab and equipment clean for the successful utilization of the open access lab.
• Keep staff informed of lab schedule and encourages the initiation of new computer projects.
• Assist participating teachers in the implementation and development of curriculum units with technology integration.
• Serve as a technology resource person for campus staff.
• Maintain knowledge which is current on computer training, emerging technologies and internet projects.
• Communicate with and assists the Campus Technology Support Specialist at the campus.
• Ability and willingness to observe professional and ethical work standards and handle confidential and security sensitive information.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

• Copier, personal computer, typewriter, audio visual equipment, server, network equipment, scanner, video projector, printers, and zip drives

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district computer functions; occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Nondiscrimination Statement Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.