26/27 Media Tech at Florida Mesa Elementary School, 0.6 FTE

Summary

Works with the building principal to oversee and organize all aspects of the library including use of facilities, equipment technology, collections, etc. in conjunction with the district library.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs circulation desk duties and activities; checks in/out books, videos and magazines; checks in/out and/or schedules A/V equipment for staff and students, and other resource materials via the library's computer program.
• Provides and maintains a library climate that promotes reading, learning, collaboration, and flexible use of facilities.
• Instructs and assists students, staff, and patrons with locating resource materials and the use of the computerized library card catalog; performs circulation updates on computer.
• Organizes materials; shelves library materials using the Dewey Decimal System; rearranges shelving as necessary.
• Prepares displays and bulletin boards.
• Repairs and maintains materials.
• Supervises students in the library and/or computer lab to maintain a learning atmosphere.
• Generates overdue notices for resource materials via the computerized library system.
• Determines costs to replace lost/damaged books, videos, and other resources.
• Keeps accurate records of fines/payments.
• Prepares new materials for circulation.
• Uses computer library system to manage cataloging new materials.
• Researches and determines appropriate subject headings and revises as necessary.
• Manages inter-library loans.
• Trains/instructs teachers, staff, and students in the use of hardware (Mimios, Smartboards, scanners, document cameras, digital cameras, etc.) and software to achieve curriculum goals and enhance student achievement.
• Assists with inventorying computer equipment throughout the school.
• Supervises students in the library and/or computer lab to maintain a learning atmosphere.
• Works with the District Librarian to maintain the collection and assists the principal with placing orders for the library.
• Acts as a liaison between the school and the district technology department.
• Manages technology and equipment. Troubleshoots equipment issues and manages technology work orders.
• Manages student access information for digital resources; assigns and manages student passwords, assists teachers with aspects of the digital resources.
• Affords assistance to the technology department with the installation of software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Engagement in Professional Development

Engage in ongoing professional development.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• None required. Experience in a school setting and/or educational training preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

• None required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, email/calendar systems.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with library software preferred at time of hire.

Required Within One Month of Hire

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, Email, etc.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.