Instructional Resource Library Assistant (IRLA)

Position Purpose:Provides library and technical support for the building level instructional resource needs of students and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues supervisors students and parents. Maintains a positive attitude
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Library Media Specialist or Building Principal
• Participate in District Emergency Plans as needed at the building level
• Shelve materials into the collection in a timely manner (daily)
• Check resources in and out using electronic circulation software
• Manage overdue items and interlibrary loans (ILL)
• Collect fine money under the supervision of the Library Media Specialist
• Process library materials including book jacketing adding spine labels stamping and adding date due slips
• Repair damaged books when appropriate
• Supervise/assist students and staff while in the library. Assist students and staff to locate and use resources
• Manage the inventory of resources in the school including lost or damaged items
• Collaboratively plan with Library Media Specialist to create displays to promote library resources and services
• Support the Library Media Specialist in his/her effort to teach students information literacy
• Inventory library supplies and make recommendations to Library Media Specialist with regards to ordering needs
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district

Technology & AV Responsibilities:

• Provide primary technical support of AV and peripheral devices for instructional building staff. Examples:
  • Maintain digital recording equipment for instructional use (cameras camcorders DVD drives etc.)
  • Change projector bulbs
  • Adjust align and clean projectors
  • Coordinate with custodial staff to install projectors when necessary
• Demonstrate connectivity and use of AV equipment for staff
  • Assist with connectivity issues and AV ports at the point of need
• Maintain computer labs & student devices as appropriate. Examples:
  • Manage scheduling for lab
  • Clean screens wipes keyboards dust machines
  • Wash laptop bags
• Collaborate with DIR and IT Department to provide technical support. Examples:
  • Provides basic AV & IT troubleshooting support to teachers and students (student PLDs teacher laptops printers cords connectivity projectors SMARTboards AppleTV Avervisions Redcats)
  • Refers significant problems to Problem Report Database for follow up by IT Help Desk
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of district-adopted tools and resources (IRLA meetings Tech Camp Teach2Learn Classes) and apply knowledge at work as changes and adoptions occur
• Make recommendations to Library Media Specialist for upgrades and replacements of AV and peripheral devices

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two year technical degree or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with computers and AV devices computer and AV operations connecting computer and AV peripherals computer software applications online resources and general electronic troubleshooting is essential.
• Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations.

Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants for administrative teaching professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1)Cover Letter 2)Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4)Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the addition Teacher Applicants will need to attach:Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST)on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veterans preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veterans preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

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The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs activities and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a students parents guardians or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20202-1100