Basic Function and Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex and technical audio-visual activities for the high school, District and other sites as needed; fulfill the multimedia-related requests from staff, teachers and administrators of the high school; assist with acquisition, receipt and processing of audio-visual hardware and software; receive and schedule requests for audio-visual equipment for classroom, administration and event use; assist faculty, staff and students in the development of various audio-visual and media materials and presentations.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform a variety of complex and technical audio-visual activities for the high school, District and other sites as needed; fulfill the multimedia-related requests from staff, teachers and administrators of the high school; receive and schedule requests for audio-visual equipment for classroom, administration and event use

• Assist with acquisition, receipt and processing of audio-visual hardware and software; maintain and verify inventory of media equipment; recommend the purchase of and/or requisition of needed supplies and materials to assure proper operation and inventory levels of audio-visual equipment; configure new technology and upgrades as needed

• Maintain records and lists related to assigned activities including maintenance and use records, inventory records and statistical records; prepare requisitions and update computerized financial records related to audio-visual expenditures

• Assure proper use and maintenance of audio-visual and sound system equipment; clean and perform maintenance on equipment as needed; coordinate with authorized service repair centers for major maintenance projects and repairs

• Assist faculty, staff and students in the development of various audio-visual and media materials and presentations; train and assist faculty, staff and students in the proper use of audio-visual equipment; receive and preview tapes; duplicate audio and visual media assuring compliance with copyright laws and/or licensing requirements as requested by faculty and staff; assist and instruct others with use of technologies such as interactive videoconferencing and media-based instructional capabilities

• Provide instructional use of camera, microphone and lighting equipment to students in various video production classes; record and train students to record professional level audio in the sound studio for students' voice-over narration and music projects

• Interface with the Technology Department to work on various media-related requests and projects to maintain a high level of network and media connectivity

• Operate a variety of multi-media hardware and software including LCD projectors, camcorders, tripods, lighting kits, microphones, boom poles, televisions, DVD players and duplicators, battery backups, video digitizers, document cameras, interactive videoconferencing equipment and others; operate a computer and various software programs; drive a vehicle to other sites to conduct work as directed

• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities

• Maintain current knowledge of digital and multi-media technology and other advances in the field

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Various audio-visual equipment used by the District

High definition and standard definition camera equipment

Video production operations

Devices and equipment used in media production

Operation of a computer and assigned software

Operational principles for multimedia presentations

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy

Proper procedures, tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of audio-visual equipment

Record-keeping techniques

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of complex and technical audio-visual activities for the high school, District and other sites as needed

Process multimedia-related requests from staff, teachers and administrators of the high school

Assist with acquisition, receipt and processing of audio-visual hardware and software

Receive and schedule requests for audio-visual equipment for classroom, administration and event use

Assist faculty, staff and students in the development of various audio-visual and media materials and presentations

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Operate a variety of multi-media and standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software

Utilize and repair devices and equipment used in media production

Meet schedules and timelines

Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Work independently with little direction

Plan and organize work

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level coursework in media studies, technology or related field and two years increasingly responsible instructional media experience

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license

Working Conditions and Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor environment

Driving a vehicle to conduct work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Seeing to perform assigned activities

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 75 pounds

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations.

FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%

SECOND EXAMINATION: 50%

Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on the anniversary date.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy."

If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:

1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.

4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.

10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.

15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.

Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)

Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)

New Year's Holiday (2 Days)

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Spring Board Holiday

Malcolm X's Birthday

Memorial Day

School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.

Closing Date/Time: 7/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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