Instructional Media Technician Job at Downey Unified School District in Downey

Applications will be accepted on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 7:30 AM through 4:30 PM.

Only online applications will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey.

This is a Promotional and Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill vacancies. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

Positions in this classification are part-time or full-time, 25-40 hours per week, 11 months/238 work days per year.

The recruitment process will consist of a written and or an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of April 21 - May 9, 2025. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the site principal, perform a variety of technical and instructional media center functions; oversee and participate in circulation activities; transport technology carts to and from the classrooms; maintain security of technology devices; manage technology devices.

Perform a variety of technical instructional media support duties involved with circulation, maintenance, and distribution of instructional media materials and technology devices.

Problem solve basic computer and technology device issues for end users; communicate with district help desk regarding more complex issues.

Assist with the evaluation and maintenance of instructional technology; pull and route technology in need of updating, repair or discarding.

Maintain instructional media center files and records, including inventory control records; compile lists of materials and technology in circulation.

Receive, configure and update new instructional media materials and technology.

Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including a copier, computers, tablets, bar scanner, and other technology devices.

Maintain the library media center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

Transport carts containing technology devices from the media center to various classrooms during the school day and safely secure in the media center at the end of each day.

Assist students in the use of a variety of computer software and mobile device applications.

Communicate with the school office regarding repair of equipment and with the Technology Department regarding technology devices.

Attend professional development and workshops related to assigned activities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Instructional media and technology devices, equipment, procedures, and terminology.
2. Basic math.
3. Operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer.
4. Record-keeping techniques.
5. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
6. Oral and written communication skills.
7. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

1. Perform a variety of technical and specialized media center functions.
2. Learn new instructional media software, technology, and devices.
3. Provide general and reference assistance to students and teachers.
4. Process and prepare instructional media for inventory and storage.
5. Make routine math calculations.
6. Maintain records and files.
7. Complete work with many interruptions.
8. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
9. Operate a variety of office and media center equipment including a copier, computers, tablets, bar scanner, and other technology devices.
10. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
11. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
12. Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
13. Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
14. Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience, and responsibility.
15. Be motivated to produce high quality work product.
16. Maintain a work pace appropriate to the position.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school, one year of experience working with children in an organized environment, and one year of recent experience using a personal computer, tablet including application updates, associated peripheral equipment, and basic computer applications.