Instructional Technology Assistant

In collaboration with the District Technology Department and under the immediate supervision of the Site Administrator, perform a variety of tasks related to supporting teachers, staff, and students in the use of computer assisted instruction and instructional technology.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct students and support teachers on the use and operation of computers, peripherals and related software.

• Maintain instructional technology on school sites, including but not limited to classrooms, labs, and office.

• Assist students, teachers, and staff with problems when using instructional hardware and software.

• Generate instruction worksheets and other documents for instructional hardware and software.

• Generate various reports and maintain accurate records.

• Install, set up, and maintain instructional software applications.

• Maintain and troubleshoot local area network instructional computers, peripherals and related instructional software as needed.

• Collaborate with Systems Analysts and other technology department staff to resolve service needs regarding hardware, software, and local area network problems.

• Participate in mandatory district technology trainings and meetings.

• Adhere to district networking standards, protocols, and policies.

• Perform related duties consistent with scope and intent of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Instructional technology including computers, peripherals and instructional programs.

• General educational needs of K-8 students and adult learning.

• Practical methods of motivating and managing students to learn.

• Training techniques and skills.

• Organization and maintenance of accurate records.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Technical aspects in field of specialty.

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Operation of a computer and assigned software. 

ABILITY TO:

• Learn new computer programs and techniques.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on computers, printers and related equipment.

• Set up computers and printers.

• Install software on computers.

• Work as a member of a team.

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

• Work independently with little or no direction.

• Be detail-oriented, organized, accurate, thorough, and monitor work for quality.

EDUCATION

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in computer instruction, instructional technology, and subject matter areas applicable to the assignment.

EXPERIENCE

One year of experience working with school age students in computer instruction or closely related programs.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:

• Possession of a valid and current First Aide Certificate issued by the Red Cross, including CPR training within 30 days of employment.

• Completion of a technical course in computer hardware and software or network operating systems or equivalent is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Ability to work at a desk and in meetings of various configurations.

• Digital dexterity to operate office equipment.

• Ability to read printed matter and computer screens.

• Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand a normal conversation.

• Ability to hear and understand speech.

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, crawl, climb, kneel, and reach overhead.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision and field of vision.

• Ability to work at heights, and ascend and descend ladders.