Part Time Elementary Computer Science Prep Paraprofessional - East Elementary chez Iron County School District

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East Elementary School is seeking a Part Time Computer Science Prep Paraprofessional to work 16 Hours per week.
This position will remain open until filled. 

The Elementary Computer Science assistant’s primary duty is to assist classroom teachers by providing support, aid, and instruction in the use of available hardware and software in the computer lab. The Computer Science assistant is responsible for ensuring that equipment and software within the computer lab are in good working order. The Computer Science assistant helps to create an environment of effective learning whereby technology serves as a tool in the extension and remediation of learning in the classroom. 

The Computer Assistant maintains appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. This position performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.

• Provides instructional support assistance to students and student groups. 

• Participates in the development, maintenance and carrying out of systems for classroom management. 

• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students. 

• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.

• Complies with established district policies and procedures.

• Supports teachers in providing technology enhanced instruction within the computer lab. 

• Works with teachers to ensure that students receive instruction on the State Technology Core. 

• Instructs students on keyboarding according to State Core Standards and district elementary keyboarding program. 

• Trains students on proper use of district computer equipment according to the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. 

• Assists teachers in the selection of class-correlated computer lab activities. 

• Provides written and verbal feedback on student progress to the teacher as needed. 

• Provides teachers with materials defining the scope and sequence of the courseware used in the computer lab if needed. 

• Maintains an aesthetic environment conducive to effective learning in the computer lab. 

• Maintains and coordinates a lab schedule to maximize use of the computer lab. 

• Maintains the school’s computer lab ensuring that all equipment is in good working order. 

• Provides basic maintenance and repair of equipment and requests assistance from District Technology when unable to repair equipment. 

• Uses lab management software to control access and use of lab computers. 

• Maintains an inventory of all technology related equipment in the school.

• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required 

• This includes all equipment in classrooms and other areas of the building

• Must have basic computer knowledge, be familiar with Google docs and check email frequently. Must be willing to learn and use all computer systems and software as needed.

Please see the full job description at the the link HERE