Instructional Media Technician-PRIDE Academy, Pos#

DEFINITION:

In the Learning Resource Centers (LRC) and under Educational Services and site leadership supervision flexibly uses print book and digital medium comfortably to assist classroom learning. Performs a variety of computer instructional activities and educational instructional media functions to support the classroom teacher. Monitors secures and controls the conduct of the (LRC). Prepares technology for staff presentations by setting up screens and software Internet options and prepares and uses other multimedia or electronic equipment. Must have the willingness and ability to remain current with the demands of twenty-first century digital learning.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Provides integrated technology-based tudents as a support to the regular classroom teachers curriculum and instruction;
2. Gathers a variety of instructional materials and learning aids both hard copies such as books and print materials as well as electronic media in supporting classroom instruction for use with students in an LRC environment; and suggest print and electronic resources for learning;
3. Works with students using book print and other hard copy resources to assist students in doing research and finding books that align with their grade level reading levels and in collaboration with classroom teachers;
4. Utilizes digital resources such as video cameras CDs computers and other technology tools to support grade level curriculum in collaboration with classroom teachers;
5. Helps students publish their written materials and assists with electronic insertion of photos Internet sites multi-media Excel charts Power Points et cetera;
6. Maintains library collection in an orderly manner including weeding of outdated material book repair and collection development processing of inventory including textbooks;
7. Monitors and troubleshoots routine LRC equipment malfunctions and requests work orders as appropriate;
8. Provides assistance to students in identifying locating and interpreting information from library and through appropriate search engines in the LRC.
9. Assists in review of technology software for literacy and other print literary resources such as literature books print materials realia et cetera;
10. Reinforces district standards for students in shaping of appropriate social and ethical Internet behavior;
11. Maintains a variety of records and files pertaining to the LRC including circulation statistics overdue materials and lost and/or paid for materials.
12. Can support an LRC resource web site with on-going input and information;
13. Performs routine basic hardware support and troubleshooting tasks for electronic media in the LRC;
14. Makes brief presentations to parents and District stakeholders about the LRC and the support for student learning;
15. Works with community staff and students in a professional manner;
16. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Library cataloguing systems.

1. Basic methods procedures and techniques pertaining to instructional technology computer hardware and software applications systems.
2. Current educational software programs for learning.
3. Instructional media and information technology trends practices and procedures.
4. Computer operating systems and a variety of computer hardware and software applications.
5. Basic troubleshooting skills for rudimentary technology problems.
6. Instructional strategies to assist teacher in managing K-8 groups to support learning.
7. Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics.
8. Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
9. Appropriate English usage punctuation spelling and grammar.
10. Routine record management storage and retrieval systems and office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

1. Suggest and utilize appropriate medium including print or electronic to support learning in the LRC.
2. Perform routine clerical functions related to support computers troubleshoots routine electronic multi-media problems and operates a variety of computer hardware and peripheral equipment flexibly.
3. Utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and develops organized procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment in the LRC.
4. Operate a variety of computer hardware and peripheral equipment.
5. Effectively and efficiently demonstrate and support students in computer and digital/information literacy.
6. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
7. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

Persons performing service in this position classification will exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

This type of work involves walking/standing reaching overhead and squatting.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities listed above.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

High school graduation supplemented by training or coursework in computer instruction instructional media technology and subject matter areas applicable to the assignment.

Experience:

Two years minimum experience working with students and instructional personnel in computer assisted instruction instructional media technology and with printed learning materials or programs.

Technical Experience:

Training and demonstrated competency in current office management software and current educational software programs used in classrooms understanding of Internet searches and safe practices and learning web sites and knowledge of library management software or similar electronic medium as well as Dewey Decimal system.

LICENSES:

District Proficiency requirements are met in one of three ways:

1) Possession of an Associates Degree (AA);

2) Completion of 48 college semester units (official transcripts required); OR

3) Completion and passage of the District-approved Proficiency Exam

Successful completion of Instructional Media Resource Associate (IMRA) Certification Course within the first twelve (12) months of employment at the Districts cost.

WORKING CONDITIONS

School media center/computer lab environment in the Learning Resource Center.

ATTACHMENTS: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

Work Year

9-month/185 days/4.0 hour

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Position starts August 12 2026

Salary Classification: 26

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Required Experience:

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