LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

DISTRICT COMPUTER SPECIALIST

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of instructional and general clerical duties pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a flexible elementary computer program.  Assist in creating an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for computer education in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with the community and other staff members at all four elementary schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a positive learning environment for computer instruction to students
• Establish a rotating system to attend each elementary school once per week.
• Coordinate, refine, and integrate computer curriculum technology with teachers
• Assist principal in managing computer education program at all sites
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software when at a particular site
• Keep current in technology that relates to curriculum
• Establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relations with all school stakeholders
• Problem solve with students, and staff at all schools
• Manage/ or assign Spiceworks tickets while at a school
• Other duties as assigned

ABILITY TO:

• Learn and utilize basic methods & procedures to be followed in instructional settings
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with children
• Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain calm and patience in stressful situations
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Read, interpret and utilize documents such as computer/software guides for instruction and maintenance
• Use and assist others with the use and maintenance of basic school computer programs and hardware
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Organize and implement planned activities with minimal supervision
• Sit, stand, walk, lift objects of weight up to 50 lbs., push, pull, drag and grasp objects

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years experience working with micro computers.
• Two years active involvement with youth in a K-8 and/or community program.
• Mac experience as it relates to hardware and software.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a two year technology program in a junior college.
• First Aid and CPR certificates. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful candidate will be required to complete a background and fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the FBI.  
• TB Clearance