Job Description
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000
students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious
goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class
learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this
mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress,
financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered,
whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Position Overview
Under supervision, performs responsible technical duties in the operation and maintenance of audio-visual
equipment; and performs related duties as required.
The Audio-Visual Technician will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities
Operates audio-visual equipment, including 16mm movie projectors, tape recorders, compact disk players,
slide projectors, videocassette recorders, film strip projectors, and phonographs; provides technical assistance
and direction to teachers and students in the operation of audio-visual equipment; inspects and adjusts
equipment to ensure proper operation; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment;
orders and replaces worn out parts on equipment; maintains inventory records of audio-visual equipment and
related materials; stores audio-visual equipment and distributes equipment to teachers as requested.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Audio-Visual Technician must
Possess The Following Qualifications
Required Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent), supplemented by one year of work experience in operating
and maintaining a variety of audio-visual equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Good knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of
audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to teachers and students in the proper operation of audio-visual
equipment, ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Skill in the operation, care, and maintenance of audio-visual equipment and materials.
AUDIO VIDEO TECH
Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10)
pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of
force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires
walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or
pulling of arm controls.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic
boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency
throughout their employment with the district.
• Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully
vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after
your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination
course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.
Posting Date
Jun 10, 2026, 9:10:24 AM
Primary Location
North/Northwest Side-2714 W Augusta Blvd (Chicago HS of the Arts)
Position Type
Union Position
Salary Range
$37,514.99 to $56,526.88