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About the Employer
The Lafayette School District is a TK-8 school district, serving 3,220 students across four elementary schools and one middle school. Our schools have earned California's Distinguished School Awards and have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. We embrace a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering continuous learning and providing a global perspective based upon a foundation of respect and inclusion. Lafayette students learn in a beautiful setting, with open campuses, green space, and modernized facilities. Our schools enjoy generous support from our community, our parents, and our local education foundation. Our students and staff benefit from low classroom sizes and aides in all elementary classrooms, rich elective and enrichment offerings, a focus on student and staff wellness, strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and a full continuum of Special Education and other student support services.
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Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, performs 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.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE: COMPUTER SPECIALIST
CLASSIFICATION: Classified Range 9
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Work Days: 189
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, performs 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.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish a positive learning environment for computer instruction to students
- Maintain and operate a computer lab
- Coordinate, refine, and integrate computer curriculum technology with teachers
- Assist principal in managing computer budget and computer education program at the site
- Help recruit, train and coordinate volunteers
- Inventory, order, evaluate, maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software
- Manage site licenses, copyrights, and appropriate computer use agreements
- Keep current in technology that relates to curriculum
- Establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relations with all school stakeholders
- Problem solve with students, staff, and parents
- 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
- Establish and maintain accurate computer assisted instruction lab records and files
- 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
- Troubleshoot equipment commonly used in a computer lab and classroom workstations
- 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: - High school diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree in technology preferred
- Minimum of one year computer-related experience, and/or any combination of experience and coursework in such areas as installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices, preferably in a networked environment
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Successful candidate will be required to complete a background and fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the FBI.
- TB Clearance
Requirements / QualificationsTwo 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:
High school diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree in technology preferred
Minimum of one year computer-related experience, and/or any combination of experience and coursework in such areas as installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices, preferably in a networked environment