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Rock Island-Milan School District 41 JOB DESCRIPTION AV Technology Specialist POSITION INFORMATION: POSITION TITLE AV Technology Specialist DATE CREATED/AMENDED August 2026 DEPARTMENT Information Technology LOCATION Districtwide FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-time APPOINTMENT TERM 260 days FLSA: Exempt REPORTS TO Director of Information Technology OTHER INFORMATION $52,780
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology, the Audio/Visual (AV) Specialist is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of audio/visual technology throughout the District. The position provides technical support for classrooms, board meetings, professional development, staff meetings, school events, presentations, performances, athletic events, and other District activities requiring AV services. Functions and Responsibilities
Install,
configure,
operate,
maintain,
and
troubleshoot
AV
equipment
and
systems,
including
projectors,
displays,
microphones,
speakers,
cameras,
mixers,
amplifiers,
control
systems,
recording
equipment,
and
related
technology.
Provide
technical
support
for
classroom
AV
systems
and
instructional
technology.
Diagnose
and
resolve
audio,
video,
connectivity,
projection,
display,
and
equipment-related
issues.
Perform
routine
inspections,
testing,
maintenance,
and
preventative
care
of
AV
equipment.
Maintain
accurate
inventories
of
AV
equipment
and
related
assets.
Recommend
equipment
replacements,
upgrades,
and
improvements
based
on
operational
and
instructional
needs.
Coordinate
with
vendors
and
contractors
regarding
installation,
repair,
warranty
service,
and
equipment
support.
Ensure
AV
installations
and
configurations
meet
District
standards
and
applicable
safety
requirements.
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Provide
AV
support
for
Board
of
Education
meetings,
administrative
meetings,
professional
development,
conferences,
workshops,
ceremonies,
performances,
athletic
events,
and
other
District
activities.
Set
up,
operate,
monitor,
and
tear
down
AV
equipment
for
events.
Support
live
presentations,
livestreams,
recordings,
and
hybrid
meetings.
Assist
with
the
operation
of
microphones,
sound
systems,
presentation
systems,
cameras,
and
other
event
technology.
Provide
on-site
technical
support
during
high-profile
or
large-scale
District
events.
Coordinate
event
technology
needs
with
administrators
and
event
organizers.
Instructional and Staff Support
Assist
teachers
and
staff
in
effectively
using
AV
equipment
and
presentation
technology.
Provide
individual
and
group
training
on
AV
systems
and
equipment
as
needed.
Develop
basic
user
guides,
instructional
materials,
and
troubleshooting
resources.
Assist
staff
in
integrating
AV
technology
into
instructional
and
professional
activities.
Respond
to
service
requests
in
a
timely
and
professional
manner.
Provide
guidance
regarding
appropriate
equipment
and
technology
for
instructional
and
presentation
needs.
Digital Media and Content Support
Assist
with
video
and
audio
recording,
editing,
production,
and
distribution.
Support
the
creation
of
videos,
presentations,
livestreams,
podcasts,
and
other
digital
media
as
assigned.
Operate
cameras
and
recording
equipment
for
District
events
and
activities.
Assist
with
maintaining
and
organizing
digital
media
files.
Support
livestreaming
and
recording
platforms
used
by
the
District.
Ensure
recordings
and
digital
media
are
produced
in
a
professional,
reliable,
and
accessible
manner.
Technology Operations
Collaborate
with
Technology
Services
staff
to
resolve
network,
device,
software,
and
connectivity
issues
that
affect
AV
systems.
Maintain
documentation
of
AV
configurations,
equipment
locations,
system
diagrams,
and
troubleshooting
procedures.
Assist
with
technology
projects
involving
AV
infrastructure
and
classroom
modernization.
Monitor
emerging
AV
technologies
and
make
recommendations
regarding
their
potential
use
within
the
District.
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Assist
with
the
development
and
implementation
of
District
AV
standards
and
procedures.
Follow
District
policies
and
procedures
related
to
technology
use,
security,
privacy,
accessibility,
and
equipment
management.
Customer Service and Collaboration:
Provide
professional,
courteous,
and
responsive
service
to
District
employees
and
community
members.
Establish
positive
working
relationships
with
staff,
administrators,
students,
vendors,
and
community
partners.
Communicate
technical
information
clearly
to
individuals
with
varying
levels
of
technical
expertise.
Maintain
confidentiality
of
District
information
and
materials.
Demonstrate
flexibility
and
willingness
to
work
outside
of
the
normal
workday
when
required
to
support
District
events.
Required Qualifications:
Experience
working
with
audio/visual
equipment,
technology
systems,
or
related
technical
equipment.
Demonstrated
knowledge
of
basic
AV
principles,
including
audio,
video,
projection,
displays,
microphones,
speakers,
and
connectivity.
Strong
troubleshooting
and
problem-solving
skills.
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
with
technical
and
non-technical
users.
Ability
to
work
independently
and
as
part
of
a
team.
Ability
to
prioritize
multiple
assignments
and
meet
deadlines.
Valid
driver's
license
and
ability
to
travel
between
District
buildings
as
required.
Required Education:
Associate
degree
or
technical
certification
in
Audio/Visual
Technology,
Information
Technology,
Media
Production,
Broadcasting,
or
a
related
field.
Certifications and Licenses:
Industry
certifications
related
to
AV
or
technology.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
Experience
working
in
a
K-12
educational
environment.
Experience
with
livestreaming,
video
production,
digital
recording,
or
media
editing.
Experience
with
AV-over-IP,
control
systems,
digital
signage,
or
integrated
classroom
technology.
Experience
with
platforms
such
as
Zoom,
Microsoft
Teams,
Meet,
or
similar
conferencing
technologies.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge
of
modern
audio/visual
equipment
and
technologies.
Strong
diagnostic
and
troubleshooting
skills.
Ability
to
read
and
understand
technical
documentation
and
equipment
specifications.
Ability
to
install,
configure,
operate,
and
maintain
AV
systems.
Ability
to
manage
multiple
projects
and
competing
priorities.
Strong
organizational
and
recordkeeping
skills.
Effective
written
and
verbal
communication
skills.
Strong
customer
service
skills.
Ability
to
remain
calm
and
effective
when
troubleshooting
during
live
events.
Ability
to
learn
new
technologies
and
adapt
to
changing
District
needs.
Ability
to
maintain
confidentiality
and
exercise
sound
professional
judgment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands:
occasional
lifting,
carrying,
pushing,
and/or
pulling;
and
significant
fine
finger
dexterity.
Generally
the
job
requires
20%
sitting,
40%
walking,
and
40%
standing.
The
job
is
performed
under
minimal
temperature
variations
and
is
generally
a
hazard
free
environment.
The
AV
Specialist
works
primarily
in
school
and
administrative
facilities
but
may
work
in
a
variety
of
environments,
including
classrooms,
auditoriums,
gymnasiums,
athletic
facilities,
outdoor
venues,
and
community
locations.
The
position
may
involve
exposure
to
varying
noise
levels,
lighting
conditions,
temperatures,
and
event
environments.
Reasonable
accommodations
may
be
made
to
enable
individuals
with
disabilities
to
perform
the
essential
functions. Acknowledgements: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the
position.
Incumbents
will
follow
any
other
directives,
and
perform
any
other
related
duties
as
assigned
by
the
Superintendent.
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