0000006703.COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT.JUV-JJAEP SCHOOL

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

5d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides instructional support to students using the computer laboratory and assists teachers in ensuring lesson plans, activities, materials, and equipment are available. The position assists approximately 15 students per class session across six to seven class periods per day during a 180-day school year. The work takes place in a standard classroom environment within a secured facility and involves working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
• Four years of clerical or administrative-related work experience, or 60 hours from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study, or a combination of the two.
• Highly skilled in using standard software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation.
• Must complete mandatory drug testing before employment and is subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
• Must have a high tolerance for an emotionally demanding and stressful work environment involving juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for applicable positions and must pass all applicable portions of the Juvenile Academy, including physical and written portions, to continue employment, or meet all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.
• May be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on Department needs.
• May be required to work mandatory overtime or remain on duty for all or part of an additional shift in a 24-hour facility.
• May be considered essential personnel and subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at any time.

Responsibilities

• Support students using computers, printers, and instructional software in accordance with established Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Tutor students in instructional subjects using computer software and guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), charter policies, and administrative regulations.
• Collaborate with teachers on student IEPs, monitor student comprehension and progress, and notify teachers when further modifications may be necessary.
• Record data and manage physical and computerized student-record files.
• Communicate and resolve hardware and software problems through I.T. Services; maintain inventories of computer supplies and learning materials; and keep the computer lab clean and orderly.
• Administer formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED