LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                    CLASS DESCRIPTION

PERSONNEL COMMISSION                                                                               Class Code 3870

Miscellaneous




IT INTERN, HIGH SCHOOL



DEFINITION

 

Works part-time in the information technology field while enrolled as a full-time high school student.


TYPICAL DUTIES

 

Performs any of a variety of basic-level technical duties related to computer support.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES

 

IT Interns, High School are full-time high school students who are employed part-time and may be assigned any of a wide variety of basic-level technical duties to assist school, office, or other regular staff employees. IT Intern, High School positions are limited to a maximum of 80 hours a pay period during the academic year and are assigned basic-level tasks that do not meet the class concept for any other classification. IT Intern, High School positions cannot be used to supplant classified positions in other classifications.

 

An IT Intern, Programming or Computer Support works part-time while pursuing a degree and performs a variety of duties of varying scope and difficulty to assist District staff on particular projects, receiving practical training and experience in information technology classifications. The work experience obtained by the Interns is intended to help provide a pool of qualified candidates for entry into any number of classifications of technical specialties within the District.


SUPERVISION

 

Immediate supervision is received from a certificated or classified employee. No supervision is exercised.


CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge of:

 

Windows and Apple operating systems, computers, peripheral equipment, software and hardware

operation

Personal computer technology

Principles of software and hardware installation

 

Ability to:

 

Maintain effective working relationships with District personnel and service providers

Carry out written and oral directions

Be professional and dependable

Plan, organize, and schedule work to meet deadlines

Communicate effectively in spoken and written English

Operate a personal computer and peripheral equipment

Perform a variety of tasks at the same time

 

Special Physical Requirement:

 

Safely lift and transport computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds


ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Current status as a full-time high school student, which for purposes of this class is defined as three hours a day in a high school. Completion of computer literacy coursework (Introduction to Computers), technical support service, or advanced placement computer programming coursework. A+ or N+ certification is preferable.


NOTE:

 

1.For intersession assignments, full-time student status in the preceding semester qualifies.


This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill and/or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of the position at any time.


Title Change Only

09-07-11

MT