Instructional Resources Training and Support Specialist

Position Purpose:
The Instructional Resources Training and Support Specialist provides support and training for Instructional Resources Library Assistants (IRLAs) in their use of the integrated library software system. This position also manages the distribution of the districts shared instructional resources and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two year technical degree or related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to managers staff and parents.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations.

Reports to: Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator

Personal contact with students staff parents/guardians faculty and administrators is an essential part of the position and requires the ability to share information and must be sensitive to people and their needs. The position may handle confidential and private data.

Work involves differing situations and the ability to rapidly access and prioritize competing demands. It is important to identify the problem and resolve it promptly and tactfully.

Decision(s) Position Makes and Decision(s) Referred to Higher Authority:
The incumbent performs tasks under the direction of the Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator and responds to day-to-day needs answer questions and responds to emergent issues. The incumbent takes the initiative to ensure completion of all tasks and will adjust priorities to accommodate competing workload demands. All employees must comply with department and institution procedures and policies Fargo Public School policies and procedures as well as local state and federal laws regulations guidelines and business and industry standards.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed indoors.

Application Procedures:

All applications for openFargo Public Schools positions must be madevia Papersubmissions will not be accepted. Applicationmaterials must clearly explain how experienceand education are related totheminimumqualifications and job duties.

Applicants will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter2) Resume/CV3) Three(3) Letters ofReference.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)on theclosing date listed in theposting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND andeligibleto claim veterans preferencemust upload aForm fordisabled veterans preferencemust includeacurrent statement ofdisabledstatusfrom theVeteransAffairsOffice.

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The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs activities and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a students parents guardians or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20202-1100