Technology Support Paraprofessional

Bloomington Public Schools; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Retirement & Pension Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Support

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools seeks a Technology Support Paraprofessional to serve Normandale Hills Elementary and New Code Academy. This role will be the primary tech for the elementary school and online campus, assisting staff and students with hardware, software, and network needs.

The position runs 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 195 days per year. Wage range is $23.06–$27.15 per hour based on experience; wage placement follows district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 60 college credits or Para Pro exam.
• Advanced knowledge of technology equipment.
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and maintain a variety of schedules.
• Ability to problem solve technology related issues.
• Ability to maintain accurate account records.
• Social perceptiveness and strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building technology equipment.
• Provide technology related customer service and troubleshooting support.
• Manage building tech inventory and follow district technology standards and practices.
• General Para duties as assigned
• Webmaster
• AM/PM Bus duty
• Occasional lunch/recess duty
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tech proficiency

Customer service

Prioritization

Communication

Scheduling

Troubleshooting

Account maintenance

People skills

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits / Para Pro exam

Job description

• Location: Normandale Hills Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Position:

TechnologySupport Paraprofessional (Normandale Hills Elementary & New Code Academy)

Effective Date:

ASAP

Hours:

8.0 hour per day 5 days per week 195 days - 10 months

Salary:

Class III ranging from $23.06 - $27.15 per hour

*Wage placement based on similar experience

Summary:

This Tech Support Parawill serve as the primary tech for an elementary school. as well as NCA an online-school

Required Education:

• High School Diploma
• 60 credits of post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam

Required Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of technology equipment
• Advanced customer service skills
• Ability to independently prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to manage and maintain a variety of schedules
• Ability to problem solve technology related issues
• Ability to maintain accurate accountrecords
• Social perceptiveness and strong people skills

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair building technology equipment
• Provide technology related customer service and troubleshooting support
• Manage building tech inventory and follow district technology standards and practices
• General Para duties as assigned
  • Webmaster
  • AM/PM Bus duty
  • Occasional lunch/recess duty
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.
• Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.
• Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.

The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance

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