Elementary Building Technology Aide

Elementary Building Technology Aide

Purpose:  The building technology assistant assists licensed staff members and students in the effective use of computer technology in computer labs and also provides on-site support for troubleshooting issues in collaboration with district technology staff.

Reports to:  Building Principal and Building Library Media Specialist

Terms of Employment:  School Year Term

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of post secondary education or training preferred.

Experience

• Experience with using and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Experience with setting up, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and cleaning all types of computer hardware.

• Familiar with Macintosh and Windows environments
• Experience in LAN, WAN, Internet, and Intranet network design.
• Basic understanding of computer networks.
• Experience with the use and maintenance of current operating systems.
• General knowledge of basic technology terminology.
• Experience in working with and supervising groups of children.

General Expectations:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities:

Universal USD 250 Classified Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.

• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Install and setup hardware, software and network connections on building computers.
• Troubleshoot and repair computers and re-install software as necessary.
• Assist with troubleshooting building LAN and server problems.
• Serve as building liaison with district technology staff and report unsolved repairs to district technology staff.
• Keep track of supplies and request new parts for computers and printers in the building.
• Monitor software licenses and upgrade needs.
• Maintain an inventory of all technology equipment in the building.
• Assist with training of staff and students in use of computer and software applications.
• Assist staff with routine maintenance of computers such as backup of hard drives and organization of files.
• Troubleshoot and repair audiovisual equipment.
• Advise building technology committee of equipment and software needs.
• Supervise students in the computer lab.
• Supervise computer lab use and class schedule.
• Follows all building policies in the supervision of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Level 3 – Medium Work
  • Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Frequent stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Requires lifting, moving, carrying, pulling or pushing equipment weighing up to approximately 100 pounds.

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