Media Technician - Elementary, 6.0 hrs/day (.75 FTE), Part-Time, Permanent

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.


POSITION SUMMARY:
Work is performed in an elementary or middle school setting when a certificated media teacher/librarian is not assigned. The Media Technician is responsible for operating the school library/media center; maintains a quality facility to support student learning and literacy development; and provides a welcoming, well-organized, smoothly functioning environment that treats students with respect and patience and allows students, teachers, and staff to fully utilize resources and services.

COMPENSATION:
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2023-2024
JOB GROUP	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8	Step 9
E	21.99	23.07	24.24	25.46	26.73	28.08	29.49	30.96

*Note this will be updated for the 2024/2025 School Year*
Retirement Plan Contributions:
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.


SCHEDULE:TBD

WORK CALENDAR: 193 days


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent (may substitute relevant experience for education), and two (2) years of experience that demonstrates essential knowledge of library operations, technology, and systems. All or part of the experience requirement may be met through the substitution of appropriate and related education on a year for year basis or proportion thereof.
• Possess knowledge of troubleshooting and updating media technology to support student learning.
• Possess knowledge of basic office equipment and technology and intermediate keyboarding skills in order to manage library systems and technology.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions requiring the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work while responding to interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to interact with students, parents, staff, and community members, personally and through electronic communications, in a collaborative, warm and confident manner. Serve as a positive role model for students and practice professional behaviors.
• Initiative and ability to work independently with minimal direction. Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities are essential. Must possess and exercise strong organizational, prioritization, and administrative skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all school and personnel matters. Abide by district rules, regulations and practices regarding copyright law.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual and bicultural skills.
• Knowledge of library and media center procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of library systems (e.g., Follett)
• Successful training and/or experience as an instructional assistant providing teaching and learning support to students.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on specific assignment):

1. Works closely and collaboratively with teachers and administrators to establish operating strategies, schedules, and processes which are supportive of classroom teachers and student learning.
2. Demonstrates a clear understanding and working knowledge of an academic school library. Maintains an attractive and relevant learning atmosphere.
3. Researches new media, updates knowledge on current literature and media resources for purchase. Purchases new and replacement books for the library collection. Purchases products needed for processing and repairing books using multiple vendors.
4. Manages library and textbook materials by processing new resources. Deletes and disposes of discarded materials following district policy. Conducts and completes annual inventory for library and textbook collection. Circulation of library books and textbooks to students and staff.
5. Uses District collection development guide and grade level references via online collection development and support tools" to ensure appropriate content is available to students.
6. Manages library scheduling, use of technology equipment and maintains and updates materials. May update the school library web page.
7. Plans and implements library activities in accordance with the building and District standards. Responsible for planning for and covering all building classrooms (K-5), to include structured learning centers and transitional learning centers, in a rotation, along with other special programs in the school-wide schedule. Responsible for creating substitute plans for absences.
8. Performs student supervision in the library and computer lab to effectively use library services and resources and serves as a positive role model for students. Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
9. Maintains library scheduling, materials and patron information utilizing the library automation system; enters and deletes library materials, maintains books by barcoding, stamping, labeling, covering and repairing, performs routine database maintenance and general reports. Track and collect lost or damaged book fees and book fair money according to building and district standards.
10. Performs routine maintenance and scheduling of equipment and technology. Will respond to help desk tickets created by teachers or families to provide technical support in person or over the phone. Provides guidance in use of technology to staff and students, including trouble-shooting software/hardware/peripherals/labs.
11. Leads and trains staff and volunteers in library procedures and processes. Assist media center patrons with locating information resources and materials. May coordinate book fairs and various other school activities.
12. Media Technician will perform Instructional Assistant duties, to include instructional groups, typing club, and greeting in the morning (does not include recess or cafeteria), up to 30 minutes per day for schools over 500; up to 45 minutes per day for schools under 500; and up to one hour per day for schools under 400.

Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator and/or designee.

Please refer to the job description for more detailed information. 
Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. 
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law. 

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000. 

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd