Computer Lab Assistant - Full-Time

Essential Job Functions

• Affords support to certified professional staff by assisting with classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Guides students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies to reinforce instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Supports record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to ensure a safe and orderly environment and keep students on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, study halls, and other related areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision purposes.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Collaborates with teachers to facilitate parent involvement in student education.
• Supports students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their participation in school or learning activities.

Additional Duties

• Supports guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Use

• Standard office equipment, including personal computers and copiers.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• May work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to understand, apply, and use arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a standard office and school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Work Environment

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• May work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status

Non-exempt