Instructional Aide-Computer Lab

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

February 5, 2025 - February 20, 2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

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BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

Candidates hired to fill our Instructional Aide-Computer Lab vacancies will work on a C-basis (9 month) calendar schedule, 6-6.5 hours per day.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Instructional Aide-Computer Lab maintains a school’s computer lab, uploads software, performs minor troubleshooting, provides training to students in computer operation and software capabilities and supports the instructional program.

Typical duties for this position include:

• Preparing the computer lab for students’ daily use and ordering computer lab supplies.
• Assisting teachers in selecting age-appropriate computer programs to integrate with classroom curriculum.
• Providing orientation and demonstrations to students and teachers on the use of software programs.
• Preparing and organizing instructional activities and materials related to utilization of computer hardware and software.
• Instructing students in the proper operation of computer hardware and software.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a school technology plan.
• Installing computer software applications and other computer peripherals.
• Creating a computer lab schedule by coordinating computer lab availability with class schedules.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/pccc4995

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

In compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: Paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance are required to possess a high-school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

1. Completion of 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university;

OR

2. Possession of an associate or higher degree, from a recognized college or university;

OR

3. Receipt of a passing score on the District Proficiency Test and the Instructional Assistance Test.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months of experience primarily involving the installation, set up, or maintenance of personal computers and other computing devices, preferably networked devices. The following may substitute for the required experience: completion of one post high school education program course in information technology, or possession of one of the following certifications in any level: A certification, Apple ACSP, or Microsoft Fundamentals Certification. Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications, must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload your educational documents as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/7876

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have knowledge of:

• Components and capabilities of personal computers
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and other software applications
• Installation and maintenance of computer hardware and peripheral equipment
• Safety rules and procedures to be observed by students
• Standards of courtesy and behavior expected of students

The ideal candidate would have the ability to:

• Provide training on computer operation and software applications to students of various ages
• Operate classroom or general office equipment, such as computers, audio-visual equipment, scanners, photocopiers, and laminators
• Access and utilize Internet and Web resources
• Analyze and diagnose simple software and hardware malfunctions
• Work effectively with District personnel and students
• Maintain inventory and organize computer classroom supplies

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule.

The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a Written Test.

Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.

The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in-person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process. Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net to find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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