Audio Visual Specialist - Dobson High School

Dobson High; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched through the Arizona

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Dobson High School in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Audio Visual Specialist to manage the senior high school AV department, ensuring delivery, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AV equipment, media, and materials. You will train and supervise students operating office and AV equipment.

The role emphasizes responsibility in inventory, scheduling, and supporting classroom and event needs, with a path to develop student skills and often extended event hours.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Experience with audio visual equipment, standard office machines and computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers and district personnel.

Responsibilities

• Order and schedule films and rental materials for classroom use; order audio visual supplies and new non-book materials.
• Train and supervise students in the operation of various office machines and AV equipment; test and grade students.
• Provide audio visual services (laminating, dry mounting, sign making, video taping, etc).
• Circulate software and hardware to faculty and students.
• Maintain inventory and location of school’s computer and audio visual equipment.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties to support the work unit.

Skills

Audio visual equipment

Office machines

Computers

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

AV equipment

Office machines

Computers

Job description

Audio Visual Specialist - Dobson High School

Mesa USD 4 Dobson High - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5964189

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.78

Class/Calendar:

A13,9.75 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To manage the senior high school audio visual department to ensure a variety of services related to the distribution, maintenance, troubleshooting of audio visual equipment, media and materials; and to train, supervise and test students in the operation of various office and audio visual equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order and schedule filmsand rental materialsfor classroom use; orderaudio visual supplies and new non-book materials
• Train and supervise students in the operation of various office machines and audio visual equipment; test and grade students each nine weeks
• Provide audio visual services (i.e. laminating, dry mounting, sign making, video taping, etc)
• Circulate software and hardware to faculty and students
• Maintain inventory and location of school’s computer and audio visual equipment
• Supervise use of viewing rooms and work with students
• Prepare documentation (letters, memos, forms, correspondence, etc) to convey information to the appropriate parties
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Experience with audio visual equipment, standard office machines and computers

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to perform minor maintenance of audio visual equipment, intercom and bells
• Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule workload and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions
• Knowledge of copyright and printing laws and regulations helpful
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, teachersand district personnel, etc

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Works in classrooms, auditoriums, media centers, and event spaces within the school
• Moves between different rooms and departments to set up and troubleshoot AV equipment
• Works with projectors, sound systems, microphones, cameras, and other AV technology
• May use ladders or lifts to mount projectors, speakers, or lighting equipment
• May need to work long hours for school events, often outside regular school hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.78 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required