NJSBA MANUAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
												G-8
Paraprofessional

TITLE:			COMPUTER AIDE

Qualifications:
1.	Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or two years of work experience including computer operations, data processing or micro-computers.
2.	Substitutions: College education may be substituted for experience at the rate of 30 credits per year.
3.	Working knowledge of the capabilities of the computer equipment and software packages utilized by the school district;
4.	Ability to instruct others in the use of the computers and software packages; 
5.	Ability to understand diverse software manuals and their applicability to current curriculum; 
6.	Ability to establish good relationships with teachers and students; 
7.	Ability to maintain discipline; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. 
8.	Required criminal history background check (if position requires contact with the students) and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status 
9.	Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check. School Districts J.C.: Non-Competitive Job Class Code: S830 1a

REPORTS TO: 	Administrator
JOB GOAL:
Demonstrate and provide direction in the usage of computer hardware and software to teachers and students; does related work as required.
Performance Responsibilites: 
1.	Under the general supervision of a high level administrator within the school district, an incumbent in this position is responsible for aiding both teachers and students in the use of computers and computer software packages for both remedial and enrichment purposes. 
2.	Incumbent is responsible for checking equipment and setting up software programs, previewing software programs in conjunction with teaching personnel and maintaining schedule logs and records of all equipment/software contained in the computer center laboratory. 
3.	Responsibilities may include the installation and maintenance of hardware, as well as the installation and configuration of network software. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)

Teacher - Related Functions

1.	Works closely with teachers to identify areas where computer assisted instruction (CAI) can be incorporated within their curriculum;
2.	Aids teachers in the use of computers and computer software packages;
3.	Provides technical and software support for teachers conducting classes in the Lab;
4.	Schedules Lab time, as per teacher's instructions, for individual and groups of students for remedial and enrichment activities;
5.	Advises teachers regularly regarding new software acquisitions and possible applications to curriculum;
6.	May edit new and existing software packages to adapt them to teachers' individual curriculum needs;
7.	May report student's progress in Lab activities to appropriate teachers.
Student - Related Functions
1.	Demonstrates to students individually and in groups the use of computer and software packages;
2.	Confers with teachers in the selection of software appropriate to student's learning tasks and level of ability;
3.	Maintains records of student activities relating to the level of usage of software;
4.	Works with students in the production of computer generated reports and graphics projects;
General
1.	Reads current professional publications to keep informed of rapid developments in field of computer assisted instruction;
2.	Orders and maintains supplies;
3.	Installs and configures desktop software;
4.	Operates printer to provide students/teachers with hard copy;
5.	Troubleshoots equipment problems not requiring a trained technician;
6.	Maintains class logs and schedules classes in conjunction with teacher requests;
7.	Creates and maintains catalog system for software library;
8.	Where applicable, may install and maintain the equipment utilized in the computer network.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:	Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education.

annual 
evaluation:		Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law 			and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations

Approved by: 
Date: 
Revised:  
Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑7.1  	Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑1	Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑2	Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.2	Approval of paraprofessional staff
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6	   School employee physical examinations

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.

Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95, Title 1,  20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.

Title I Paraprofessionals Draft Non-Regulatory Guidance, November 15, 2002