Primary Purpose:

Assist in the integration, accountability, and maintenance of campus technology hardware and software.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED (Recognized by Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency).

Industry certifications preferred

Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

 

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of technology terminology and concepts

Knowledge of appropriate use of hardware components, operating systems, software applications, and networking component Know how to perform basic application functions

Knows how to select, connect, and use a variety of input, output, and storage devices and peripherals

Knows how to access, manage, and manipulate information from secondary storage devices.

Ability to work with students and teachers effectively

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Ability to be productive in a collaborative environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional problem-solving skills.

Ability to take ownership of tasks.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

 

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Management

The technology assistant promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Assist teachers and students in the use and integration of a variety of campus technology, including but not limited to, computers, printers, mobile devices, digital cameras, document cameras, LCD projectors, student response systems, learning management systems, and instructional software.
• Work cooperatively with teachers to assist with technology integration in the classroom.
• Maintenance and support of campus technology to support instruction

Organization Improvement

The technology assistant works to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Maintain physical and computerized files on student progress and use of instructional programs.
• Maintain physical and computerized files on the inventory of campus software programs.
• Maintain campus inventory with responsibility of recording and maintaining accurate asset records in the district asset management system.
• Install a variety of computer programs following complex written instructions.
• Coordinate with district technicians for maintenance and repair of technology equipment. Assist with the installation, inventory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of district equipment.
• Work with district staff to coordinate technology maintenance.
• Communication and Community Relations
• The technology assistant works to promote a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:
• Promote clear communication of technology processes involving technology tools check-out/check-in and setup for instruction.
• Promote and assist with clear communication regarding technology support systems.
• Provide support to the community with information about technology initiatives, goals, and access to campus technology.
• Professional Growth and Development
• The technology assistant participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:
• Participate in campus and district technology staff development, faculty meetings, special events, and training programs to improve job performance.
• Qualities of an Effective Technology Assistant
• The technology assistant exhibits qualities such as the following:
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Shall comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform any duties as assigned by the administration and the Department of Technology.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

Equipment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and audiovisual equipment, adaptive equipment, digital camera, student response systems, learning management systems, printer, scanner, copier, fax and other equipment applicable to the position.
• Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work irregular hours and extended work hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
• Occasional district wide and statewide travel.
• Use a computer for prolonged periods resulting in repetitive hand motion.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination vibration.
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces.

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.