School Technology Assistant (STA) -LOES

Newton-County-Schools; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton County Schools Live Oak Elementary School in Covington, GA is seeking a School Technology Assistant (Paraprofessional) to support technology-enhanced instruction and manage the school’s instructional computer labs.

The role requires basic technical knowledge, strong communication and organizational skills, and a willingness to contribute to professional learning. It is a full-time position with 190 workdays per year, serving under the School Administration.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or two years of college (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) or completion of Georgia Paraprofessional Certification Test.
• Possess basic technical expertise related to computers and networks.
• Pass the GACE Computer Skills Competency Assessment.
• Willing to earn 10 PLU's in technology-related professional learning opportunities to renew certification.
• Be able to work well with adults and students and possess good communication skills.
• Be well organized and have good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with planning and implementing technology-enhanced lessons.
• Provide initial diagnosis and basic troubleshooting on the school’s technical components.
• If selected, be the assigned school’s email administrator.
• Provide for basic maintenance and repair on the school’s technical components.
• Be responsible for the daily operation of the school’s Instructional Computer Lab(s).
• Provide technical assistance to school administrators.
• Attend staff development programs related to the job.
• Be a technology resource to students, faculty, and staff.
• Be an active member of school and system technology committees.
• Have basic networking responsibilities if required.
• Maintain user accounts for network and software applications if applicable.
• Promote technology literacy in the assigned school.
• Maintain the school’s computer inventory if applicable.
• Provide technology orientation for new staff members.
• Administer or assist in the administration of computer-based tests and generate reports if requested.
• Act as a liaison between county technology department and schools.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Associate's degree or 60-90 credit hours

Georgia Paraprofessional Certification Test

Job description

School Technology Assistant (STA) -LOES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920505

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title:

School Technology Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Pay Grade:

(depending on education level)

Supervisor:

School Administration

Days/Month:

190/10

Department:

School Location /Technology

Classification:

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The School Technology Assistant is responsible to the Principal. The School Technology Assistant must assist teachers in technology-oriented lesson plans, to maintain the Instructional Computer Lab(s), and to provide technical assistance to the school’s students, faculty, and staff, as well as, to members of the system’s technology department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associate's Degree or two years (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) of college or successful completion of the Georgia Paraprofessional Certification Test.
• Possess basic technical expertise as it relates to computers and networks.
• Pass the GACE Computer Skills Competency Assessment.
• Willing to earn 10 PLU's in technology-related professional learning opportunities as a condition to having their certification renewed.
• Be able to work well with adults and students, and possess good communication skills.
• Be well organized and have good time management skills.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

• Assist teachers with planning and implementing technology enhanced lessons.
• Provide initial diagnosis and basic troubleshooting on their school’s technical components.
• If selected, be the assigned school’s email administrator.
• Provide for a basic level of maintenance and repair on their school’s technical components.
• Be responsible for the daily operation of their school’s Instructional Computer Lab(s).
• Provide technical assistance to the school administrators.
• Attend staff development programs related to their job.
• Be a technology resource to their school’s students, faculty, and staff.
• Be an active member of the school and system technology committees.
• Have basic networking responsibilities if required
• Maintain user accounts for network and in software applications if applicable
• Promote technology literacy in their assigned school
• Maintain their school’s computer inventory if applicable
• Provide technology orientation for new staff members.
• Administer or assist in the administration of computer-based tests and generate reports if requested.
• Act as a l iaison between county technology department and schools.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Tiffany Richardson , Principal
• Live Oak Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]