Virtual Lab School Support Specialist - School Year (Anticipated Vacancies)

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
1/12/2026

Location:
Anticipated Vacancies

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Virtual Lab School Support Specialist

Job Title:

Virtual Lab School Support Specialist

Reports To:

Building Principal

Classification:

Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)

Wage/Hour Status:

Non-exempt

Days:

188

Salary:

See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203

Contract:

None

Date Revised:

11/15/2023

Primary Purpose:

Manage virtual school students in a computer lab setting. Manage student behavior and lab procedures to ensure a productive learning environment.

Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification:

  • Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.
  • Educational Aide Certification.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to work and communicate with high school students and adults effectively.
  • High level of comfort with technology, including online learning environments.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:

Instructional Support:
  • Adhere to TEA and the district's policies and procedures.
  • Take daily attendance each period.
  • Monitor student progress in virtual courses, including daily monitoring, printing and analyzing progress reports.
  • Communicate student behavior and course progress concerns to appropriate school personnel.
  • Communicate and collaborate with virtual teachers
  • Assist students in the computer lab.
  • Assist in communicating with parents.
Other:
  • Perform related duties as required.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Work with frequent interruptions.
  • This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Physical Demands:
  • Repetitive hand motions.
  • Prolonged use of the computer.
  • Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
  • Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.


Application Procedure:

Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com and click on JOIN OUR TEAM then APPLY NOW.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.
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