Position

To maintain overall operation of computer lab; to complement classroom instruction with software applications and computer technology; and to provide recommendations regarding potential software application purchases.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours or pass ParaPro Test to meet No Child Left Behind requirement
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software; ability to assess malfunctions
• Computer proficiency to include basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to install software applications and to review software for instructional use
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, staff and parents
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to operate standard office equipment

Essential Duties

• Assess malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications to determine appropriate actions to maintain computer lab operations
• Coordinate students, teachers and technical support personnel to maintain computer lab operations
• Install software applications to provide instructional materials and operational computer technology
• Collaborate with teachers on curriculum and lessons that can be supported by instructional software; provide feedback of student performance to assess effectiveness of instruction
• Research and review software applications to provide recommendations for potential appropriate student level instructional software
• Prepare documentation (reports, memos, instructions, etc) to disseminate information
• Perform recordkeeping and general clerical functions to support computer lab usage
• Maintain computer hardware and software applications to ensure availability of instructional materials
• Conduct and maintain inventory of computer lab equipment and software
• Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Marginal Duties

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities