Teacher Assistant III – Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI Computer Lab)

Position Purpose

Provides instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified professional; assists students and teachers in the use of computers and educational technology for students to maximize mastery of essential understandings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional Support

Assists teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software.

Works cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement in instructional software.

Inputs data and maintains files on student progress and use of instructional programs.

Maintains computer lab in a neat and orderly manner including bulletin boards and displays.

Technical Support

Performs computer backups on a regular basis.

Installs a variety of computer programs following complex written instructions.

Identifies problems, troubleshoots and resolves routine problems, and arranges for maintenance and repair of computer equipment when needed.

Student Management

Manages student behavior in the computer lab.

Helps supervise students during arrival and dismissal from school.

Other

Assists with office and workroom clerical duties as needed.

Maintains confidentiality.

Participates in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

Personal Work Relationships

All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.

Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport / relationship with the consumer.

Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.

Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.

Knowledge of classroom techniques and professional etiquette.

Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Skill in troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues to support campus instructional staff with the integration of technology.

Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and / or intellectual disabilities.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.

Ability to monitor and correct student mistakes.

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Ability to operate computer and use software to create spreadsheets, and do word processing, as well as operate Promethean Board, and applicable software applications.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment, computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment including Promethean Board.

Posture : Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing / pulling, and twisting.

Motion : Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.

Lifting : Frequent lifting and carrying less than 50 pounds.

Exerting : Frequent exerting to move objects in excess of 50 pounds using handcarts and dollies; occasional exerting to move objects in excess of pounds using handcarts and dollies.

Environment : Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside 50% and outside 50%, exposed to weather including extreme heat and extreme cold; regular exposure to noise; frequently required to listen, hear, and speak; requires occasional irregular and / or prolonged hours; frequent driving.

Attendance : Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Mental Demands : Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; works irregular and / or prolonged hours; works with students with physical, emotional, educational, and / or intellectual disabilities; frequent driving.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education :

Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.

Certification :

Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Experience :

Some experience working with children.

Language :

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred in some settings.

Some positions may be grant-funded and are contingent on the availability of funds

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.