Instructional Aide/Computer Lab

Edinburg CISD; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD seeks a skilled paraprofessional to manage the open access computer lab and assist teachers and students with technology integration. You will schedule, maintain hardware and software, and support classroom projects in a busy lab environment.

Reporting to the Teacher and Campus Principal, the role requires TEA/paraprofessional qualifications, strong communication, reliability, and a commitment to safety and professional conduct in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Or an associate's degree as per paraprofessional requirements.
• TEA certification requirements met as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure effective use of the open access lab.
• Schedule lab use with Campus Technology Contact and assist teachers.
• Maintain hardware, install software, keep lab clean for use.
• Inform staff of lab schedule and initiate new projects.
• Assist teachers with curriculum units using technology integration.
• Serve as a technology resource for campus staff.
• Stay current on training, technologies, and internet projects.
• Coordinate with Campus Technology Support Specialist.
• Observe professional and ethical standards and protect sensitive information.
• Perform duties safely and handle related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Follow verbal instructions

Written communication

Time management

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Two years of college

Associate’s degree

Tools

Personal computer

Copier

Printer

Audio/visual equipment

Network equipment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/5/2026
  
• Date Available:
  08/05/2026
  

REPORTS TO:

Teacher and Campus Principal

DATE REVISED:

June 19, 2019

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:

187 DAYS

PAY GRADE:

PI3

WAGE/HOUR

STATUS:

Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE:

$16.00 Min $23.78Max

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;
• obtained an associate's degree;

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.

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 11:01:12 AM CST.