Technolog Assistant

Kaufman Independent School District; Kaufman (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Independent School District is seeking an instructional support aide to assist students and teachers in the campus computer lab, focusing on classroom software and equipment use.

The role includes assisting with data entry, maintenance of student progress records, and helping maintain an orderly lab environment, while supporting staff during arrivals, dismissals, and events.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas instructional aide certificate.
• Experience working with students and teachers is beneficial.
• Proficiency with basic computer operations and educational software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software.
• Work cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement in instructional software.
• Input data and maintain files on student progress and use of instructional programs.
• Maintain computer lab in a neat and orderly manner including bulletin boards and displays.
• Perform computer backups on a regular basis.
• Install a variety of computer programs following complex written instructions.
• Detect and arrange for maintenance and repair of computer equipment.
• Manage student behavior in the computer lab.
• Help supervise students during arrival and dismissal from school.
• Assist with office and workroom clerical duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Educational software familiarity

Student supervision

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas instructional aide certificate

Tools

Personal computer

Printer

Copier

Job description

Work under general supervision to assist students and teachers in use of computers and educational software in campus computer lab.

Instructional Support

• 1. Assist teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software.
• 2. Work cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement in instructional software.
• 3. Input data and maintain physical and computerized files on student progress and use of instructional programs.
• 4. Maintain computer lab in a neat and orderly manner including bulletin boards and displays.

Technical Support

• 5. Perform computer backups on a regular basis.
• 6. Install a variety of computer programs following complex written instructions.
• 7. Detect and arrange for maintenance and repair of computer equipment.

Student Management

• 8. Manage student behavior in the computer lab.
• 9. Help supervise students during arrival and dismissal from school.

Other

• 10. Assist with office and workroom clerical duties as needed.
• 11. Maintain confidentiality.
• 12. Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, printer, and copier.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, bending, and stooping.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Texas instructional aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of basic computer operations and skills
• Ability to operate personal computer and educational software
• Ability to work with students and teachers effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience working with children