Computer Lab Assistant

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for dynamic leaders who are passionate about transforming education for over 110,000 students. This role involves managing a computer lab, providing essential instruction, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will be courageous thinkers and problem solvers, ready to navigate challenges and empower others. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of students and families, this opportunity offers a platform to enact meaningful change and drive educational excellence in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree.
• One year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned computer lab for students' use and provide basic computer instruction.
• Maintain a safe and orderly computer lab while providing technical assistance to teachers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Assistance

Education

Associate's Degree

Two years of college (48 semester hours)

Job description

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The essential function of the position within the organization is to manage the assigned computer lab for students' use. The position is responsible for providing basic computer instruction for students, maintaining a safe and orderly computer lab, and providing technical assistance as needed to teachers. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an accredited college or university, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test. One (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.