Computer Lab Manager

Congaree Elementary School Profile School District Position Description

Position Title: Computer Lab Manager

Reports To: Principal

All Teacher Assistants, Computer Lab Managers, and Additional Educational Assistants require one of the following options:

• Work Keys with a passing score of Level 2 & Para Pro/Pathways with a minimum score of 456
• Work Keys with a passing score of Level 2 & 60 credit hours (official transcripts required)
• Bachelor's Degree (official transcripts required)

Provides instruction and technical assistance to help students become computer literate. Assists Teachers and media specialists in selecting, installing and maintaining technology resources for classroom instruction and media center.

• Demonstrates and assists students in developing or enhancing computer skills and the use of various computer software applications.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to teachers while in the computer lab with students.
• Assists in checking out and setting up computers, audio‑visual equipment and other technology equipment for classroom use; installs computers and peripheral equipment in classrooms, computer labs, media center and other school locations.
• Researches and recommends computer software for instructional use; assists in selection of instructional videos and other media center resources.
• Maintains inventory of school computer equipment and software; labels newly purchased equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network, software and hardware malfunctions, contacts District staff or outside service providers as necessary for more complex maintenance and repair work.
• Maintains computers and peripheral equipment in a clean and good working condition.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility. Operates a variety of equipment such as computers, printers, copier, LCD projector, calculator, telephone, etc.; uses clerical copier, computer supplies.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co‑workers, teachers, other school administrators and staff, District administrators and staff, vendors/service providers, students, parents, volunteers and the general public.
• Attends training, seminars and workshops, etc. to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.

Monitors classes as necessary.

Performs routine office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing routine records and reports, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

Supervises students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), a passing score on the Work Keys Assessment Test and complete at least one of the following three requirements:
• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• An approved State or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional's knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction of the following subjects at the appropriate level, i.e. Para Pro

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Previous work in child care. Ability to develop…