Media Technician

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is seeking a Library Media Technician to manage the library space, supervise instructional materials and student devices, and support staff. The role focuses on circulating resources, student assistance, and coordinating library programming.

The position requires an Associate's degree or 2 years of college and at least 2 years of library/office experience, with strong organizational and technical skills to support teaching and learning in Thornton, CO.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students and staff in a library setting.
• Ability to operate library software, manage circulations, and run reports.
• Familiarity with handling print and digital resources and textbooks.

Responsibilities

• Operate the District library software and circulate materials.
• Manage and assist students in the library and access to print/digital resources.
• Coordinate library programming and events with staff and vendors.
• Maintain and care for library materials, inventory, and textbook management.
• Circulate student devices and provide light technical assistance.

Skills

Library assistance

Customer service

Inventory management

Technology support

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years college

2 years library/school/office experience

Tools

Library software

IT support tickets

District library system

Job description

GRADE: G7 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $21.34 - $26.96)

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $21.34

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40

FTE: 1.0

MONTHS PER YEAR: 9

JOB CODE: 041123

POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT PERMANENT

LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student, every day, in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY

The Library Media Technician will manage and supervise a high functioning library space along with all instructional materials associated with the library, including library books, student devices, teacher resources, and professional books. The Library Media Technician will provide students and staff support in locating and circulating digital and print resources. The Library Media Technician may also be responsible for managing textbooks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on building assignment.

• Support Library Use for Students and Staff:
• All patrons: Operate the District library software system. Circulate materials, place holds, process overdue materials, inter-library loans, communicate with students and parents, and maintain privacy and accuracy of patron records. Provide leadership and guidance so that all patrons learn to effectively access and navigate the District library system.
• Students: Manage and assist students in the library space and with accessing print and digital resources, in either small groups or whole classrooms, and have knowledge of the school discipline policy.
• Teachers and staff: Research and pull library's print resources as requested. Assist with accessing print and digital materials.
• Library Programming: Provide programming support and/or leadership as needed for: reading aloud to students, book fairs, author visits, library-related events, engaging displays of reading materials to create awareness of available print and digital resources and training and supervision of student aides and volunteers. Coordinate with third party vendors as needed to ensure successful endeavors.
• Manage Instructional Materials:
• Library Collection: Maintain and care for all instructional materials to ensure they are in good condition. Copy catalog materials to the library collection. Receive and process new print materials. With guidance from the Library Facilitator and/or school materials selection committee, weed sections of the collection and assess resource ordering needs, both print and digital, that support the curriculum and student interests. Work with an approved vendor to organize previews of resources for teaching staff as needed. Perform an annual library inventory with District resources as needed. Create reports to reconcile lost and/or missing books. Contact parents/guardians regarding lost or overdue books. May operate and maintain Bookroom as requested by supervisor.
• Student Technology: Responsible for circulating student devices, updating status of devices in District library software, distributing them to students, and labeling appropriately. Provide light technical assistance such as resetting passwords, track damaged student devices for repair, and collaborate with the building tech coordinator on procedures for communication about device issues. Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student device issues and manage IT Service Desk tickets related to student devices.
• Managing the Space and Library Technology: Create a friendly, clean, welcoming learning environment in the library media center. Manage library scheduling for use of space/materials/technology. Manage library technology, resolving issues as they arise. Perform clerical duties as needed. Shelve books.
• Library Software and Digital Resources: With guidance from the Instructional Materials Center (IMC), set up policies, school calendar and rules in the District library software. Link digital resources through the online catalog and library management software. Run common and necessary reports. Troubleshoot library management and software problems using IT support, library management software online and phone support. Stay up to date and current with best practices as shared by the District.
• Financial Management: With guidance from supervisor, make thoughtful decisions about waiving or reducing student/staff fines and document decisions. Work with the Office Manager to maintain accurate records. In collaboration with Library Facilitator and the school materials selection committee, place, track and coordinate orders for library and curricular use. Resolve discrepancies with vendors. May create and submit financial reports with the Office Manager, as needed. Help resolve discrepancies with vendors. Manage daily sales of the Book Fair.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education And Related Work Experience

• Associate's degree or (2) years of college courses (48 hours or more) preferred.
• Minimum of (2) years of experience in a library, school, or office setting.
• Experience working with children required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-hire post-offer physical examination.

Salary Information

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement.

Internal Candidates Only

13.2.5 Voluntary transfers that occur fifteen working days before the start of the school year and until the end of the school year shall happen once the position being vacated has been filled, for a duration of no more than four weeks. This four week time period could be adjusted in consultation with the educator, current and receiving supervisor and with approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Association President.

Benefits Information

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

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