Paraeducator - K-5 Computer Lab Facilitator / Building Technology Representative

Terms of Employment:

10 Months/Year

Benefits Type:

Benefited - Regular Full-Time

Reports To:

Building Principal

Salary:

Commensurate with the Brandywine School District’s Paraeducator Salary Schedule (Based on verified full-time experience)

To Apply:

Please visit our District web site & click on Employment Opportunities

Job Goal:  To provide high quality, effective technology curriculum integration, function as a teacher instructional aide as it applies to computer classroom instruction, and provide hardware/software support services for assigned building as well as supplying superior customer service for building personnel. 

Job Qualifications: 

Minimum of one year demonstrated experience in hardware/software technology support, experience in mentoring teachers in instructional technology integration, and excellent interpersonal written and verbal communications. 

1.     Paraeducator permit required:

o    Completed at least two years of study at an institution or higher learning; OR,

o    Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; OR,

o    Demonstrated, through a state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics.

2.     Cooperative attitude and superior work ethic for performing a team-oriented workplace.

3.     Positive experience in working with children.

4.     Computer knowledge is required.

The Department of Education defines “two years of study” as the successful completion of 60 semester hours of college coursework at an accredited institution of higher learning, ideally in the general and educational studies, including reading, writing, and mathematics, content and pedagogy.

Essential Functions: 

1.     Coordinates daily technology support operations including work order prioritization and general support activities within the building and in cooperation with district technology staff.

2.     Provides primary technical and instructional support for building staff and students.

3.     Manages K-5 computer lab environment; actively mentors teachers in effective technology utilization within the education environment.          

4.     Acts as resource for teachers in implementing BSD Technology Literacy standards.

5.     Attends the regular Elementary Technologist group meetings; collaborates with other Elementary Technologists.

6.     Serves as Building Inventory Manager as it applies to effective asset management.

7.     Evaluates, makes recommendations, and coordinates hardware and software purchases with district technology administration. 

8.     Provides regular staff development including computer training of staff through informal one-on-one and teacher workshop sessions.

9.     Actively works to assist and train teachers in implementing/integrating technology into the curriculum and classroom.

10.   Serves as the school webmaster and website coordinator, encompassing content, design, and maintenance of the school website.  Trains other staff in web editing as needed.

11.   Maintains school instructional databases.

12.   Works directly with district technology to support all facets of hardware and software within the school.

13.   Effectively interfaces with district support team as well as building administrative, instructional and building staff.

14.   Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction with administration, students, and staff.

15.   Actively works with district technology team to standardize and consolidate hardware and software platforms.

16.   Applies and implements high quality team work ethics and “best-practice” support initiatives as directed by program manager. 

17.   Actively works to develop processes and procedures for effective technology management.  Performs other tasks duties as assigned by program manager. 

NOTE: This position shall be focused on technology support and integration within the school/staff and not be assigned additional building administrative duties beyond those outlined in this job description without prior approval of the administrative program manager.