Works with staff and students to promote computer literacy and advance technology skills.Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction.Teaches assigned classes. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter. Organizes subject content and learning goals. Develops lesson plans that align with state standards. Develops effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning. Helps students use computers, software programs, printers, and other peripherals effectively. Prepares training materials and instruction sheets. Ensures that students use appropriate software for assigned tasks. Teaches strategies for conducting Internet research and the effective use of search engines. Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards. Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress. Helps students identify and make use of supplemental instructional/media resources. Encourages self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills. · Helps facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.