EL MONTE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Instructional Computing Lab Specialist
Department:Computer Lab FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal Pay Grade: 12


SUMMARY

Installs, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks and software at school site. Assists staff and students in the use in a variety of software.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the general direction of an administrator works independently and performs technical duties related to the installation and maintenance of the school lab computer network. Interacts with school staff and students on routine technical or user issues. Provides troubleshooting support to users. Incumbent must be able to interact in an individual, and small or large group setting.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Computer Lab Assistant is a technical support position requiring specialized education and training in the field of study. Advancement may occur along the Information Technology or Instructional Support Specialist career series. Advancement in either series would require concentration in a single area of specialization or advanced knowledge, frequently requiring additional college level training or degree.

ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Examples)

•Installs and maintains computer (data) networks and computer equipment for school site.

•Troubleshoots network and software problems as related to lab and classroom stations.

•Installs, tunes and updates program software. Installs and transfers files on server or individual classroom computers.

•Confers with administrator and teachers on software purchases. Evaluates software applications and provides support to site users.

•Consults with teachers and assists in preparation of lesson plans and computer related activities. Works with teachers and students, suggests lab work to improve students’ computer skills.

•Schedules and organizes school computer lab. Creates master schedule, plans grade level access and meets with teachers for individual student access. Sets up lab or classroom.

•Assists individual or small groups of students in the use of computer software applications. Instructs students in the use of computers and presents overview of computer hardware.

•Creates and maintains spreadsheets, tracking equipment and software at school site. Inventories a variety of hardware and software applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills: Requires knowledge of the principles and procedures of computer systems. Must be thoroughly conversant with microcomputers and application software, network equipment and capabilities and network management software. Comprehensive understanding of the District and schools organization, operations and objectives is necessary. Requires communication skills in order to interact with small groups of students, school staff and some external contacts.

Abilities: Must be able to perform technical duties in the performance of the job. Must be able to analyze and evaluate the needs of users and develop the most effective program or solution to meet those needs. Must know how to install, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and software applications used by the school site . Must have the ability to assess the needs of individual students and assist in the development of programs to meet those needs. Ability to interact with teachers, faculty and students in order to carry out assigned duties is essential. Must be able to read, interpret and apply technical information.

Physical Abilities: Position involves light to medium walking, standing, stooping carrying and lifting of light weight materials (under 25 pounds). Requires visual acuity to read numbers, letters, and images; depth perception; hand and finger dexterity to use a keyboard, and hand-eye coordination. Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over phone and carry on routine conversations.

Education and Experience: One year of college-level coursework beyond high school in computer sciences, information services, or a related field and concurrent experience required. Specialized training or experience in a learning oriented computer lab or personal computer customer service function will substitute for higher education. Working with students in a structured classroom or equivalent setting may also substitute for education.