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Brookland-Cayce High School Profile

School District Position Description

Position Title:   Computer Lab Manager      

Reports To:       Principal

Prepared By:    Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRO      Date:  July 31, 2026

Approved By:   Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRO     Date:  July 31, 2026

SUMMARY: Provides instruction and technical assistance to help students become computer literate.  Assists Teachers and media specialists in selecting, installing and maintaining technology resources for classroom instruction and media center. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates and assists students in developing or enhancing computer skills and the use of various computer software applications.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to teachers while in the computer lab with students.
• Assists in checking out and setting up computers, audio,-visual equipment and other technology equipment for classroom use; installs computers and peripheral equipment in classrooms, computer labs, media center and other school locations.
• Researches and recommends computer software for instructional use; assists in selection instructional videos and other media center resources.
• Maintains inventory of school computer equipment and software; labels newly purchases equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network, software and hardware malfunctions, contacts District stall or outside service providers as necessary for more complex maintenance and repair work.
• Maintains computers and peripheral equipment in a clean and good working condition.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility Operates a variety of equipment such as computers, printers, copier, LCD projector, calculator, telephone, etc; uses clerical copier, computer supplies.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, teachers, other school administrators and staff.  District administrators and staff, venders/service providers, students, parents, volunteers and the general public.
• Attends training, seminars and workshops, etc. to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Monitors classes as necessary.

Performs routine office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing routine records and reports, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, ect.

Performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment Test and complete at least one of the following three requirements:
• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• An approved State or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional's knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction of the following subjects at the appropriate level, i.e. ParaPro  

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Previous work in child care. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.