Computer Lab Paraprofessional

Position: Computer Lab Paraprofessional

Campus: Calder Road Elementary

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