Instructional Aide/Computer Lab (School Year 2024-2025)

Position Type:

Support Staff/Computer Lab Manager

Date Posted:

5/20/2024

Location:

Longoria Middle School

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REPORTS TO: Teacher and Campus Principal DATE REVISED: June 19, 2019

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 DAYS PAY GRADE: PI2

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $15.00 Min $22.44 Max

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To manage the effective use of the open access lab and provide assistance to teaching staff and students in the lab.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TEA certification requirements

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Requirements for Paraprofessionals that include one of the following:

• completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• obtained an associate's degree; or
• met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment - knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or

knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

High School Graduate or GED

Experience:

Working knowledge of hardware, software, and networks

Experience working in a school environment preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions

Sensitivity and flexibility in working with adults and students

Skills in scheduling organization and time management

Dependability regarding punctuality and attendance

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain and ensures the effective use of the open access lab.

• Work with the Campus Technology Contact in scheduling the lab and assisting teachers in conducting computer training for class projects in the lab.

• Maintain hardware, installs software and keeps lab and equipment clean for the successful utilization of the open access lab.

• Keep staff informed of lab schedule and encourages the initiation of new computer projects.

• Assist participating teachers in the implementation and development of curriculum units with technology integration.

• Serve as a technology resource person for campus staff.

• Maintain knowledge which is current on computer training, emerging technologies and internet projects.

• Communicate with and assists the Campus Technology Support Specialist at the campus.

• Ability and willingness to observe professional and ethical work standards and handle confidential and security sensitive information.

• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Copier, personal computer, typewriter, audio visual equipment, server, network equipment, scanner, video projector, printers, and zip drives

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written:); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district computer functions; occasional prolonged and irregular hours

FUNDING:

Program: ________________________________________ Percent: ____________%

Program: ________________________________________ Percent: ____________%

In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple activities or cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A-87 attachment B, section 8, h.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.