Technology Paraprofessional(s)

Two (2) positions available

 

 

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

 

Job Details:

Technology paraprofessionals will work with staff with the use of technology.

 

Qualifications:

• An associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred;
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals;
• Knowledge of contemporary educational technology resources;
• Strong communication skills;
• Interest and aptitude in working with student and adult learners;

• Ability to work effectively with all staff;

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Technology paraprofessional will: 

• Provide technical support to staff in order to facilitate instructional use of technology;
• Support teacher's application of technology professional development;
• Support integration of technology in educational settings;
• Maintain and expand technology integration and instruction and support district-wide technology initiatives;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building Technology Director.

Reports to:        Technology Director

Evaluated by:    Technology Director

 

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year: 

185 days per year (includes 3 paid Professional Development days & 2 paid Holidays)

 

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

 

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits. 

 

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment. 

 

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us