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Ed Technology Specialist HQ (31 hrs./wk.)/ Para Aide Duty Reduction (5 hrs./wk.) Silver Lake Elementary School

Washoe County School District

Reno, NV

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPU (Central Processing Unit), Computer Maintenance, Computer Operations, Educational Software, Educational Testing, English Language, File Management, Firewalls, Inventory Management, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Primary School, Printers, School Attendance, School Management, Software Administration, Software Installation, Spyware, Staff Training, Student Conduct, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Training Program, Training/Teaching, University/School Regulations
LOCATION
Reno, NV
POSTED
3 days ago

Ed Technology Specialist HQ (31 hrs./wk.)/ Para Aide Duty Reduction (5 hrs./wk.)
Silver Lake Elementary School
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
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.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- Manages school technology inventory.
- Works with Assessment about SBAC duties.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any experience equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Some education (i.e., college coursework, workshops, seminars, etc.) in the area of computer operations is desirable;
AND
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.
To work at a Title I designated school, 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 maintai ing 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 PowerPoint, Interactive Whiteboards, and ETS Security, or they must receive this certification from the WCSD within two (2) years of employment.
Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Sometimes they need to move a monitor or CPU and perform recess duties.
Work Environment: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, librari

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Washoe County School District