Elementary Building Technology Aide

Pittsburg•Pittsburg, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Building Technology Aide assists licensed staff members and students in effectively using computer technology in computer labs and provides on-site troubleshooting support in collaboration with district technology staff. The position reports to the Building Principal and Building Library Media Specialist and is employed for the school year term. The aide installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs building technology, including computers, networks, software, and audiovisual equipment. The role also supports staff and student training, maintains technology inventories and supply records, helps supervise students and computer lab use, and communicates unresolved technical issues and equipment needs to the appropriate district and building staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience using and maintaining electronic equipment.
Experience setting up, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and cleaning computer hardware.
Familiarity with Macintosh and Windows environments.
Experience with LAN, WAN, Internet, and Intranet network design.
Basic understanding of computer networks.
Experience using and maintaining current operating systems.
General knowledge of basic technology terminology.
Experience working with and supervising groups of children.
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, and students.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform responsibilities without close supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with the school district community.
Ability to meet attendance standards and maintain a generally positive attitude.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multifaceted work environment.
Physical ability to exert 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; sit or stand for extended periods; stoop, bend, and reach frequently; and lift, move, carry, pull, or push equipment weighing up to approximately 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of postsecondary education or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Install and set up hardware, software, and network connections on building computers.
Troubleshoot and repair computers and reinstall software as necessary.
Assist with troubleshooting building LAN and server problems.
Serve as the building liaison with district technology staff and report unresolved repairs to them.
Track supplies and request new parts for computers and printers in the building.
Monitor software licenses and upgrade needs.
Maintain an inventory of technology equipment in the building.
Assist with training staff and students to use computers and software applications.
Assist staff with routine computer maintenance, including backing up hard drives and organizing files.
Troubleshoot and repair audiovisual equipment.
Advise the building technology committee about equipment and software needs.
Supervise students in the computer lab and supervise lab use and class scheduling.
Follow building policies when supervising students.
Comply with district classified standards, including protecting student privacy and sensitive information, providing effective customer service, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, following applicable guidelines and safety policies, and adapting positively to change.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.