Instructional Aide (Computer) 5hrs 45mins Monday - Friday bei Washington Union
Washington Union · Salinas, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Salinas
About the Employer
Job Summary
Job Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The job of Instructional Aide (Computer) is done for the pupose/s of maintaining operation of computer lab; instructing students in the use of lab facilities; and complementing classroom instruction with software applications and computer technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain computer lab operations.
Assists with the development of instructional materials for the purpose of providing a structured approach to learning about computers.
Attends meetings and/or in-service for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Coordinates scheduling of teachers and technical support personnel for the purpose of maintainng computer lab operations
Installs computer hardware and software applications (e.g. new computers, peripheral cards, configuring operating systems, configuring programs, printing hardware/software, etc.)
Instructs students and teachers (e.g. interactive encyclopedia, multimedia programs, digital cameras, ClarisWorks, Hyper Studio, etc.) for the purpose of complementing classroom instruction with with various software applications and the use of computer technology.
Maintains computer hardware and software applications for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment and/or instructional material at site location.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various situations (e.g. computer lab, library, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and postitive learning enviornment.
Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. reports, instructions, memos, funding programs, grants, inventory, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Recommends computer hardware and software application acquisitions for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials and meeting the technology needs of the district.
Researches various software applications (e.g. educational software, WEB sites, multimedia programs, word processing, etc.) for the purpose of making recommendations regarding technology and instructional materials.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Confers with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS are required to perform single technical tasks with an occasional need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in computer lab, classroom and offices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations of fractions, percents and/or ratios; read technical information, compse a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: compter networks, Macintosh, personnel computers and peripheral equipment; Internet and educational software applications.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and coordinate a number of factors in the use of equipment. Flexiblity is required to work with others under a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using various methods of operation. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of different types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job related equipment. In working with other, problem solving is required to analynze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions; with data it is moderate; and with equipment it is moderate. Specific abilitites required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with the diverse groups; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilites include: working under limited supervision; providing information and/or advising other persons; and operating within a defined budget and/or financial guidelines. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is an opportunity to impact the Organization's services.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; significant reaching handling, fingering, and/or feeling. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard free environment, and in a clean atmosphere.
EXPERIENCE
Job related experience is required
EDUCATION
AA Degree or two years of college credit