Audio Video Specialist

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

• $63,105

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.

Rock Island-Milan School District 41 Events and District Activities

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.

Rock Island-Milan School District 41

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,

Google

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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