SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

7982-A CRISFIELD HIGHWAY WESTOVER, MD 21871 TELEPHONE: 410-651-1616

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT

November 20, 2002

SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:

This is an instructional assistant's position in which the assistant helps the teacher performing various classroom/lab activities involving technology and other duties as assigned. Transportation is required.

QUALIFICATION:

A. Educational Requirements: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree

B. Training and Experience Requirements - Experience using windows based computers. A minimum of two computer classes at any level. Able to follow directions given by the technology trainer.

C. Knowledge and Skills Requirements

1. Knowledge of computers and peripherals.

2. Knowledge of how technology is used in instruction.

3. Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software problems.

4. Ability to keep a schedule for teacher assistance, computer lab use, etc.

5. Ability to communicate and help others understand computer related information.

6. Ability to learn how to use any software package used in the schools.

7. Ability to run small group training sessions on technology.

8. Skills in the operations of computers running in the windows environment.

9. Good written and oral communication skills.

DUTIES:

  1. Accompany teachers scheduled into the computer labs, media centers or classroom who will be using technology with their students.
  2. Assist teacher who needs to move computers into a classroom for use with students.
  3. Troubleshoot with technical problems as they occur.
  4. Visit high school & middle school labs on a monthly basis to remove unwanted programs, remove non-standard icons, clear non-standard wallpaper and screen savers, empty recycle bins, clear files from C: drive and clean screens and keyboards.
  5. Maintain a log of computer projects completed in assigned schools.
  6. Maintain student network accounts at assigned high school and middle school.
  7. Maintain log of appropriate website by grade and subject.
  8. Serve on the tech team at all assigned schools.
  9. Other duties as assigned by the Technology Coordinator.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please include the following information with your letter of application:

Instructional Assistant application

resume

three (3) letters of references

This information should be sent directly to:

Office of Human Resources

Somerset County Public Schools

7982-A Crisfield Highway

Westover, MD 21871

Fax # 410-651-2931

Website: www.somerset.k12.md.us

An application can be found on the Somerset County Public Schools website.

DEADLINE: Applications and all required documents must be received in the Office of Human Resources by Monday, December 1, 2002, no later than 4:00 p.m.

"The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.