Technology Instructional Assistant

Kuna Joint School District 3•Kuna, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Instructional Assistant provides accessible tools for students and staff to direct, enhance, and support the learning process. Knowledge of technology is essential in order to serve the interdisciplinary needs of the learning community. It is the goal of the Technology Instructional Assistant to work in a flexible environment, collaborating with staff, teaching skills to students and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Excellent grammar and writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel and ability to learn new computer programs pertaining to student records and budgeting
Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
Positive public relations skills.

Responsibilities

Informs students and staff of available technology/media and assist with its integration in the classroom.
Assembles collections of media that support the curriculum.
Selects materials for a variety of student/staff interests, learning styles and reading levels.
Is aware of cultural diversity/gender fair criteria in the selection and recommendation of materials.
Promotes ethical and efficient information seeking behaviors
Models a variety of effective research techniques for a variety of formats for diverse purposes.
Promotes the development of good reading habits.
Solicits input from teachers and students concerning media needs.
Eliminates outdated, inappropriate and unsuitable materials.
Prepares materials for circulation
Catalogs, classifies and organizes media according to accepted standards and read accessibility.
Supervises the processing of materials and circulation of media.
Works with technology and its integration.
Assists staff to ensure technology is utilized to the fullest extent possible through meaningful integration into the District adopted curriculum.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Follows Board policies, district procedures and contractual obligations
Evaluates situations involving staff, students, parents, the public, etc. and takes appropriate action, or directs to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Maintains integrity and accuracy of student data system (e.g. enrollment, withdrawal, attendance, classes, grade book classes and grades, medical records, immunization, security, etc.) and creates and analyzes statistical data and reports as required.
Maintains documents, files and records
Supports and assists the administrator with their administrative functions, by being able to make decisions and take appropriate actions in their absence.
Completes other duties as assigned.