COMPUTER LABORATORY
ASSISTANT 0521
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under
general supervision, an employee in this class schedules computer laboratory
use, monitors student activities in the computer laboratory and renders
technical assistance to students, faculty and staff in the operation of
personal computers, related peripheral equipment and various software packages
within a school district. The incumbent assists in maintaining existing
computer system and applications software. Work is performed under the general
supervision of an administrative supervisor, with leeway for the exercise of
independent judgment. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Schedules
computer laboratories for students, faculty, groups and classes;
Supervises
computer laboratories to maintain order and ensure equipment is operational and
not abused;
Previews
new software and hardware and learns usage;
Assists
faculty, staff and students with the operation of personal computers and
related peripheral equipment;
Assists
students with the use of various application programs;
Assists
classroom teachers in the integration of computer associated instruction;
Aids
students in finding and using software books and supplies in the computer
laboratory;
Maintains
all computer lab equipment in operable condition by cleaning and performing
minor adjustments, and scheduling maintenance as needed;
Maintains
a variety of records such as attendance logs, usage logs, and hardware, software
and supply inventories;
Supervises
and maintains records of computer lab activities and reports problems and
progress to faculty;
Sets
up new computer programs and transfers existing programs onto the computer;
Prints
and delivers computer generated material to appropriate personnel;
Introduces,
under guidance, new software to faculty, staff and students;
May
make recommendations on hardware and software purchases.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the use and operation of personal
computers and related peripheral equipment; good knowledge of the principles
and procedures of electronic data processing operations; ability to acquire a
working knowledge of various computer software packages; ability to operate a
personal computer and related peripheral equipment; ability to operate a
alphanumeric keyboard at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to adapt
purchased software to existing printers, monitors and peripheral connections;
ability to introduce software packages and resolve usage problems; ability to
maintain a variety of records; ability to read and interpret written
instructions; ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to
schedule computer laboratory training activities; ability to communicate
effectively orally; ability to monitor student activities and maintain order in
a classroom; ability to establish good working relationships with students,
faculty and staff; patience; tact; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, and one (1) year of experience assisting individuals in the utilization
of a variety of personal computer based software.
NOTE: An additional thirty (30) credits from a
college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State,
which includes six (6) credits in information technology or computer science,
may be substituted for all experience.
Coursework in information technology from a
non-degree-granting computer training institution may be accepted based upon
credit hour equivalence.
R08/26/21
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive