Media services and resources are intertwined with other instructional and administrative functions within the school. The media center is the focal point for providing media services and technology support for the entire school.

INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA:

• The Media Specialist will provide print and nonprint media to assist faculty in meeting instructional objectives and to comply with state, federal and local guidelines. In conjunction with the cooperative planning of units the media specialist will assist in identifying media center resources and services available to support those units.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

• Non-computer equipment

  • Be familiar with and be able to demonstrate the use of equipment maintained by the media center.

  • Coordinate with RESA for the pickup and repair of equipment.

• Computer Related equipment

  • Instruct faculty in the process for reporting problems to system technology personnel using IncidentIQ.

  • Assist technology paraprofessional in troubleshooting and basic corrective actions on site.

  • Dispose of obsolete or unusable equipment

• Software

  • Provide assistance in evaluation and ordering of computer software.

  • Assist in the installation of software if needed. 

  • Assist technology paraprofessional to troubleshoot and repair software problems when possible.

  • Report uncorrectable problems to system personnel or coordinate with software manufacturers for problem resolution.

TRAINING:

• The media specialist will identify technology related training needs and assist staff in obtaining the related training.

• Work with system personnel to identify needs, locate available training and schedule the training. 

• Train faculty and staff on new software and hardware.