Instructional Media Technician-PRIDE Academy, Pos#10327275

Santee School District•Santee, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Provides integrated technology-based students as a support to the regular classroom teacher’s curriculum and instruction; 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; 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; Utilizes digital resources such as video cameras, CD’s, computers, and other technology tools to support grade level curriculum in collaboration with classroom teachers; Helps students publish their written materials and assists with electronic insertion of photos, Internet sites, multi-media, Excel charts, Power Points, et cetera; Maintains library collection in an orderly manner including weeding of outdated material, book repair, and collection development processing of inventory including textbooks; Monitors and troubleshoots routine LRC equipment malfunctions and requests work orders as appropriate; Provides assistance to students in identifying, locating, and interpreting information from library and through appropriate search engines in the LRC. Assists in review of technology software for literacy and other print literary resources such as literature, books, print materials, realia, et cetera…; Reinforces district standards for students in shaping of appropriate social and ethical Internet behavior; Maintains a variety of records and files pertaining to the LRC including circulation statistics, overdue materials, and lost and/or paid for materials. Can support an LRC resource web site with on-going input and information; Performs routine basic hardware support and troubleshooting tasks for electronic media in the LRC; Makes brief presentations to parents and District stakeholders about the LRC and the support for student learning; Works with community, staff and students in a professional manner; Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of Library cataloguing systems
Knowledge of Basic methods, procedures, and techniques pertaining to instructional technology, computer hardware and software applications systems
Knowledge of Current educational software programs for learning
Knowledge of Instructional media and information technology trends, practices and procedures
Knowledge of Computer operating systems and a variety of computer hardware and software applications
Knowledge of Basic troubleshooting skills for rudimentary technology problems
Knowledge of Instructional strategies to assist teacher in managing K-8 groups to support learning
Knowledge of Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics
Knowledge of Student behavior management strategies and techniques
Knowledge of Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
Knowledge of Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and office practices and procedures
Ability to Suggest and utilize appropriate medium, including print or electronic, to support learning in the LRC
Ability to 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
Ability to Utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and develops organized procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment in the LRC
Ability to Operate a variety of computer hardware and peripheral equipment
Ability to Effectively and efficiently demonstrate and support students in computer and digital/information literacy
Ability to Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
High school graduation supplemented by training or coursework in computer instruction, instructional media technology, and subject matter areas applicable to the assignment
Two years minimum experience working with students and instructional personnel in computer assisted instruction, instructional media technology, and with printed learning materials or programs
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
District Proficiency requirements are met in one of three ways: 1) Possession of an Associate’s 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 District’s cost

Responsibilities

Provides integrated technology-based students as a support to the regular classroom teacher’s curriculum and instruction
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
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
Utilizes digital resources such as video cameras, CD’s, computers, and other technology tools to support grade level curriculum in collaboration with classroom teachers
Helps students publish their written materials and assists with electronic insertion of photos, Internet sites, multi-media, Excel charts, Power Points, et cetera
Maintains library collection in an orderly manner including weeding of outdated material, book repair, and collection development processing of inventory including textbooks
Monitors and troubleshoots routine LRC equipment malfunctions and requests work orders as appropriate
Provides assistance to students in identifying, locating, and interpreting information from library and through appropriate search engines in the LRC
Assists in review of technology software for literacy and other print literary resources such as literature, books, print materials, realia, et cetera…
Reinforces district standards for students in shaping of appropriate social and ethical Internet behavior
Maintains a variety of records and files pertaining to the LRC including circulation statistics, overdue materials, and lost and/or paid for materials
Can support an LRC resource web site with on-going input and information
Performs routine basic hardware support and troubleshooting tasks for electronic media in the LRC
Makes brief presentations to parents and District stakeholders about the LRC and the support for student learning
Works with community, staff and students in a professional manner
Other related duties as assigned