What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Education Technology Paraprofessional position at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Position Type :
Paraprofessional / General Technology
Date Posted : 7 / 30 / 2024
Location : STARKWEATHER ACADEMY
Closing Date :
Until Filled POSITION : General Education Technology Paraprofessional
LOCATION : Starkweather
HOURS : 37.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday
JOB OVERVIEW :
The General Education Technology Paraprofessional provides student technology support for their assigned school(s). This includes helping students troubleshoot issues with their district-assigned Chromebooks and iPads. The General Technology Paraprofessional maintains the student device inventory for the assigned school(s) and is responsible for the distribution and collection of these devices.
QUALIFICATIONS :
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. General knowledge / experience with technology systems, preferred :
a. Devices, such as Chromebooks and iPads
b. Online services, such as Google Workspace for Education (Google)
c. Student Information system MISTAR
3. Experience troubleshooting technology, preferred.
4. Good organizational skills and ability to be self-directed.
5. Ability and willingness to learn how to use new technical systems.
6. Ability to work well with others.
7. Ability to manage projects and collaboratively implement procedures.
8. Possess effective written / oral communication skills with staff, students, and parents.
9. Ability to maintain confidential information.
10. Able to walk throughout a building and among buildings and lift up to 35 pounds.
11. Good attendance record.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. First responder to student Chromebook and / or iPad problems.
2. Supports district one-to-one technology device program.
3. Works with other district paraprofessionals on technology-related issues.
4. Attends required trainings and meetings.
5. Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
6. Assists and performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
7. May support student supervision as needed.
8. Provides clinic / first aid / medication support to students.
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
REPORTS TO : Director of Integrated Technology Systems
START DATE : 24 / 25 School Year
RATE OF PAY : Class II - $16.23
METHOD OF APPLICATION :
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application :
- Letter of interest
- Updated resume
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE : Open until filled
Salary : $16
