Instructional Asst./Technology Asst.

** Recluse Elementary School is located36 milesNorth of Gillette. **

The Instructional Teacher Assistant position is4 hours per day/187 day school year. The salary range is $14.97$16.36

TheTechnology Assistant position if 4 hours per day/192 day school year. The salary range is $16.36$17.87

Instructional Teacher Assistant

Purpose Statement:

The job of Instructional Teacher Assistant is done for the purpose/s of assisting a regular classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of individual and/or small groups of students; and providing instructional and clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Essential Functions
Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g. listen to students read providing writing assistance reinforce English lessons providing spelling practice facilitate activities computer learning programs etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards.
Implements under the direction of classroom teacher instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study.
Maintains classroom equipment work area student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials cleaning work area taking attendance checking homework grading papers audio visual equipment etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
Modifies classroom work/homework for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce academic objectives.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom playground lunch room library etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures and/or providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying decorate classroom collect/distribute supplies make displays/bulletin boards/phone calls etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or providing necessary records/materials.
Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.

Other Functions
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Attends meetings and inservice presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple nontechnical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize jobrelated equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining
confidentiality; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to effect the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting 25% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.

Experience
Job related experience is required.

Education
High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
None Specified

Certificates & Licenses
None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Technology Assistant

Purpose Statement:

The job of Technology Assistant is done for the purpose/s of maintaining the operation of a classroom lab and office; and supporting the grading and administrative program processes; instructing students and staff in the use of technology and software applications; and promoting technology skills among students and staff. This job reports to Building Principal; Building Technology Facilitator.

Essential Functions:

Assesses malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain technology lab classroom and assigned computer operations.

Assists in preparing documentation (e.g. reports instructions memos etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

Assists in scheduling of students teachers and technical support personnel for the purpose of maintaining technology lab operations.

Assists students and teachers in the use of computer technology software applications and related hardware for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

Assists with monitoring the activities of students in the computer lab for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

Installs computer hardware and software applications (e.g. new computers peripheral cards configuring operating systems printers etc.) for the purpose of providing and upgrading operational computers and instructional materials for the classroom and lab.

Instructs students and teachers in the use of computer technology software applications and related hardware (e.g. video conferencing presentation equipment laptops digital cameras etc.) for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of technology and its capabilities.

Maintains computer hardware and software applications (local and server based) inventory and password lists for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment and/or supporting materials.

Maintains inventory of supplies equipment software and furnishings for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and proper working order.

Performs routine and preventive maintenance of computer lab equipment (e.g. cleaning virus scanning creating/clearing Internet bookmarks etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.

Works with Building Technology Committee in recommending computer hardware and software application acquisitions (including lab design) for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLSare required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in technology lab classroom and offices including pertinent software applications (e.g. Power school Power Grade DS PAs etc.).

KNOWLEDGEis required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: personnel computers server/network configurations including TCP/IP) and peripheral equipment; Internet and educational software applications

ABILITYis required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific jobrelated data; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: displaying mechanical aptitude; working with frequent interruptions; and communicating with technology diverse groups.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting 35% walking and 35% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

N/A

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance