Education Technology Specialist HQ

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under supervision, assists staff in a variety of instructional activities, basic level technical issues, school technology inventory, and in the supervision of students in the computer lab. Incumbent performs related work as required.

under supervision, assists staff in a variety of instructional activities, basic level technical issues, school technology inventory, and in the supervision of students in the computer lab. Incumbent performs related work as required.

assists staff and students in a variety of technology related issues and activities, including but not limited to installing software/updates, imaging computers, performing password resets and facilitating schools it work orders; assists in presenting new software to students and staff utilizing a variety of teaching methods; assists students, individually or in groups with lesson assignments and projects; reinforces learning concepts; confers with classroom teacher on progress of students;

organizes software according to teacher's needs; provides basic technical support for computers, printers, interactive whiteboards, etc.; supports teachers with district approved curriculum software, and with district supported productivity software; reports and submits work orders on inoperative equipment to the appropriate individual; prints student's writing and art work; customizes media to meet teacher's particular needs; distributes and collects classroom materials and prepares computer lab for use;

orders supplies and equipment; maintains student and attendance records; maintains computer lab bulletin boards; observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the teacher; assists in maintaining safety and discipline of students; enforces school rules and regulations and assists in the support of district and site based computer applications; and manages school technology inventory. Works with assessment about sbac duties.

• education: equivalent to a high school diploma. Some education (i.e., college coursework, workshops, seminars, etc.) in the area of computer operations is desirable.
• experience: one (1) year of experience in the area of computer support and experience in student instructional activities as part of an organized program, particularly in the area of educational software.

highly qualified (hq) status: applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the parapro assessment prepared and administered by educational testing service (ets) with a score of at least 460.

knowledge of: educational principles and techniques; student behavior and characteristics; basic discipline techniques; correct english usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics; basic computer concepts; file management; basic security (firewalls, spyware, keeping safe on the internet, etc); general computer and peripheral use; and ms office competency desirable.

skill at: assisting in the instruction of students in computer operations; securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students and teaching staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; problem identification and resolution; evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action; preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries; operating various instructional software programs;

and understanding and carrying out written instructions.

licenses/certifications: incumbents hired must either possess the equivalent to each aspect of the ets academy certification, which includes proof of competency in file management, media resources, processes and procedures, ets components, ets applications, ms office, specifically word and power point, interactive whiteboards, and ets security, or they must receive…