Instructional Resources Training and Support Specialist

Instructional Resources Training And Support Specialist

Part-Time.
5 FTE Regular/Temporary Regular Schedule 10-month Support Staff Salary Range Group 5 $ 20.62-$25.65/hour Position

Purpose:

The Instructional Resources Training and Support Specialist provides support and training for Instructional Resources Library Assistants (IRLAs) in their use of the integrated library software system. This position also manages the distribution of the district's shared instructional resources and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Resources Training and Support Priority:
  Essential | Percent of Time: 100%
• Examples of this work:
  Receive and respond to routine phone and email requests related to library management system and interlibrary loan functionality. Assist library assistants, paras and teacher librarians with adding and deleting students and staff as needed from the library management system. Troubleshoot, train, and support library staff on library management system patron database and circulation. Coordinate with IT for processing, inventory, and repair records of audio-visual equipment in Filemaker Pro.
  
  Facilitate library support staff training sessions in conjunction with Library Program Coordinator and appropriate Help Desk staff. Receive in and send out requested materials, equipment, and supplies. Manage work orders and hauling requests. Manage renewals of all periodicals for the district and route professional periodicals to those who have requested this service. Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with supervisor, colleagues, principals, building librarians and teachers, vendors and delivery service personnel.
  
  Support Cataloger, Instructional Materials Resource Assistant, and Library Program Coordinator with special projects. Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum two year technical degree or related experience Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to managers, staff, and parents. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with the staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations.

Reports to:

Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator Personal contact with students, staff, parents/guardians, faculty, and administrators is an essential part of the position and requires the ability to share information and must be sensitive to people and their needs. The position may handle confidential and private data. Work involves differing situations and the ability to rapidly access and prioritize competing demands. It is important to identify the problem and resolve it promptly and tactfully.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed indoors.

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 will need to attach:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume/CV
3) Three (3) Letters of Reference. Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsor ships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.Claims

for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office. For more information or questions please email humancapital.nd.us. 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 student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color,…