Media Technician

Position Details Position Length: 10.5 months Job Grade: 107 Hourly Rate: $16.56 and up depending on experience Hours Per Day: 8 Application Procedure: Apply online Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing Purpose Statement The job of Media Technician is done for the purpose of maintaining the Library/Media Center, performing managerial and technical duties such as maintaining inventories and distributing/collecting technology materials, while providing support to classroom teachers and ensuring compliance with Arizona HB 2439. Essential Functions Encourage staff and students to access library resources. Collaborate with teachers and provide research materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments. Coordinate class projects and presentations to ensure the availability of library facilities. Distribute and collect various library books and media equipment when requested. Prepare materials as needed for instruction to support the overall school curricula. Instruct students on the proper use of the library resources (e.g. classification system, online library search catalog, care of materials, etc.) Keep accurate inventory of library books, equipment, and materials. Ability to document losses and maintain availability of materials. Process notices of missing or damaged books for the purpose of securing reimbursement for book-related losses. Monitor students in the library to ensure safety and welfare of students. Process new library books and organize using Dewey Decimal System. Perform routine preventive maintenance of campus wide media and in‑library technology equipment to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition. Assist staff and ensure that technology is up to date. If any tech issues arise, a media technician can troubleshoot and submit tickets to the Help Desk. Prepare written documentation and/or reports (e.g. Overdue notices, class use, book check, etc.) Process orders for library books, periodicals, videos, films, etc. for the purpose of maintaining library/video collection controls. Repair books and materials to ensure the availability of books and library materials. Maintains library database (e.g. Follett Destiny) to ensure accuracy in the online library search catalog. Other Functions Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Text book processing and related activities to ensure the timely and accurate distribution of text books in the school. Support school with other duties as assigned by administration. Job Requirements Mental Requirements – Learning Development Level B: Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum. Mental Requirements – Problem Solving Level 1: Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities. Physical Requirements – Physical Skill Level A: Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily. Physical Requirements – Physical Effort Level 1: Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment. Social Requirements – Human Relations Skill Level B: Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. Skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important. Social Requirements – Scope of Contacts Level 1: The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur. Work Environment – Performance Environment Level A: Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent. Work Environment – Physical Working Conditions Level 1: Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards. Accountability – Level of Accountability Level B: Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review. Accountability – Organizational Impact Level 1: Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific workgroup. Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. Compensation Details FLSA Status: Non Exempt Pay Schedule: Hourly - Grade 107 Work Calendar: Support 10 Month/10.5 Months Non Discrimination Statement Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website. #J-18808-Ljbffr GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS