Library Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Library Aide to oversee the library and ensure materials are available to students and staff. Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing, is essential, with potential collaboration with on-site Library Media Specialist.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a required assessment test or higher degree, and prior library/office experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test or higher degree required.
• Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours acceptable.
• Two years of general office or library work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall management of a school library.
• Ensure library materials are available to students and staff.
• Communicate verbally, in writing and on the computer.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Reading and comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test

Associate’s Degree or higher degree

Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study

Job description

Responsible for the overall management of a Library by ensuring appropriate library materials are available to students and staff. Communicates verbally, in writing and on the computer. May or may not collaborate with on-site Library Media Specialist.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test.
  OR
  Associate’s Degree (or higher degree)
  OR
  Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning
• Two years of general office and/or library work experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish/English

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Van Buskirk Elementary - Ajo & Park Area

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 0.50 - 4 hours per day

Work Calendar:9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.