Academic Support/Technology Assistant – Elementary

Job Description

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required.
  • Experience working in an education environment is preferred.
  • Ability to work with and assist teachers and students.
  • Wide range of computer hardware and software experience in a networked environment and a willingness to learn new and emerging technologies as they are introduced to the schools.
  • Demonstrate ability to work with staff and students on a variety of technology tools, including productivity suites, learning applications, and web-based software.
  • Demonstrate organization skills with attention to detail.
  • A genuine interest in children.
  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to physically lift and carry technology equipment (approximately 40 lbs.)

Reports to: Principal and his/her designee

Supervises: Students as needed.

Job Goal: To help provide a well-organized, conducive environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program, instructional materials, and technology.

Job Performance Responsibilities

  • Provide first-response technical support, including testing and troubleshooting workstations, laptops, printers, SmartBoards, iPads, Chromebooks, audio systems and other peripherals.
  • Maintain all files, backups, report print-outs, and technology inventory.
  • Complete all beginning and end-of-year technology procedures.
  • Help manage mobile devices and keep them ready for student use.
  • Assist with school website and Parent Portal.
  • Install, test, and troubleshoot software applications, being conscious of software requirements, license restrictions, and end user needs.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information.
  • Assisting front office personnel, as needed.
  • Work with other technology staff to maintain optimal network performance and security.
  • Participate in meetings as required, offering insight and direction to the use of technology as it relates to the district’s technology plan
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Terms of Employment: 190 day contract, S5 Salary Schedule, 7 hours per day Employment: Non-Exempt position.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel.