Digital Lab Monitor (General or Title Funded) - School Year 2026-2027

Overview

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Digital Lab Monitor to oversee and facilitate digital learning in a computer lab environment during the 2026-2027 school year. This paraprofessional role includes supervising student behavior, supporting the use of digital equipment and software, and ensuring a productive and respectful learning atmosphere. The role involves collaborating with teachers and technical personnel to maintain and enhance digital learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Gain thorough familiarity with all digital software and hardware before student use.
• Train, observe, and reteach students to ensure proficient use of equipment and software.
• Enforce high standards of student behavior and engagement in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborate with onsite and remote teachers to foster a conducive digital lab environment.
• Promote a culture of respect, enthusiasm, rapport, and digital citizenship for both in-person and remote learners.
• Maintain and monitor digital equipment, coordinating technical repairs as needed to minimize disruptions.
• Manage student behavior consistent with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Engage students in their digital learning through various motivational strategies.
• Provide instruction on using digital software and hardware effectively.
• Assist students with time management and troubleshoot digital learning issues.
• Answer basic content-related questions at the elementary level when possible.
• Seek and incorporate feedback from supervisors and team members to improve professional skills.
• Ensure teachers receive relevant data generated from learning software to aid instructional planning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, tutors, and school leadership, sharing observations about digital tools’ effectiveness.
• Participate in professional development opportunities within the school.
• Perform additional duties such as lunchroom supervision or bus duty as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pending Teacher Certification or completion of advanced technology coursework.
• Possession of Educational Aide Certification.
• Broad proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong computer troubleshooting skills involving software and hardware.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress and manage frequent interruptions.
• Regular in-person interaction with the public.
• Physical tasks include moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, repetitive hand motions, and prolonged computer use.

Additional Information

The position reports to the Building Principal and is classified as a paraprofessional with non-exempt hourly status following the pay grade 207 salary plan. The role involves 188 working days per year. The employer complies with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, or disability.