2026-27 Library Media Technician - Shadow Mountain HS

Shadow Mountain HS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Shadow Mountain HS Library Media Technician supports the instructional program by maintaining the library collection and providing access to resources for students and teachers. The role includes circulation, cataloging, inventory, and ensuring a safe, organized learning environment.

Starting immediately, 8-hour days for 9 months at $15.44 per hour, with duties such as processing new student/library cards, repairing materials, and coordinating with staff to locate age-appropriate resources for

Qualifications

• SKILLS include operating standard office equipment and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE includes basic math and library practices; familiarity with computer and Internet operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, students and staff in locating library resources.
• Maintain materials inventory and processing, circulation and cataloging.
• Repair and replace damaged library materials and ensure availability.

Skills

Office equipment

Record keeping

Resource identification

Information access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Barcode scanning

Library software

Job description

2026-27 Library Media Technician - Shadow Mountain HS

Paradise Valley USD 69 Shadow Mountain HS - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paradise Valley Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5908767
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Library Media Technician

Location: Shadow Mountain High School

9 months, 8 hours per day

Grade 13, $15.44 per hour

Start Date: Immediately

Purpose Statement

The job of Library Media Technician is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for maintaining the library collection at school sites; identifying age appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks.

Essential Functions

Assists teachers, students, staff and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.

Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.

Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.

Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning. Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/orgathering information required to perform functions.

Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, disposal of inappropriate or damaged books or materials, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.

Processes new student library cards, notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.

Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; bar coding, shelving, producing required reports cataloging, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.

Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials. Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate referencedocuments, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction asrequired.

Other Functions

Orders supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability as needed.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices; computer and Internet operations.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-relatedequipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing effective working relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

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, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency:

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

www.azdps.gov/services/public/ fingerprint

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Position Type: 8.0 hrs/day

Job Categories: Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shadow Mountain HS
• Phone: [phone]