Also called: Computer support specialist (K-12)
Keeps student laptops, classroom screens, and school networks working.
School IT techs fix cracked Chromebooks, set up projectors, reset passwords, and manage thousands of devices. Certifications like CompTIA A+ help.
Estimate; school pay often below BLS computer user support specialists (~$61k).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus IT certifications or an associate degree.
Ways in: Certification, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Information Technology.
Growing slowly. BLS projects little change for support specialists.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI handles password resets and remote fixes; repairing broken Chromebooks and setting up classroom gear stay hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to district IT departments as a student or summer tech; start CompTIA A+ study now First: Background check; many districts also want CompTIA A+ (two exams)
Classes: Computer repair or IT CTE, AP Computer Science Principles, Electronics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1232.
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