Library Media Assistant

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified District is seeking a Library Media Assistant to supervise and instruct students in all library functions. The role supports classroom activities, manages materials, and assists staff with cataloging, repairs, and circulation.

The position is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, 190 days/10 months, hourly non-exempt, with compensation per QCUSD salary schedule and standard district benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of library operations and terminology.
• Experience with library record keeping, book repair and library tech (circulation software).
• Experience using Microsoft Office products for library ops.
• Strong communication skills with staff and classes in the library.

Responsibilities

• Establish good rapport with students, employees, and community.
• Circulate materials to students and staff.
• Purchase and process new materials and maintain the collection.
• Maintain shelves and perform daily shelving.
• Track fines for lost or damaged items.
• Repair materials as needed.
• Train staff/volunteers in library equipment.
• Distribute and track equipment usage.
• Run at least one Book Fair per school year.
• Track and circulate textbooks.
• Instruct classes in library usage and research.

Skills

Library operations

Library record keeping

Library technology

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Lifting/carrying

Stamina

Background clearance

Arizona Fingerprint Card

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Circulation software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Queen Creek Unified District

• Position Type: Student Support - Classified/ Library Media Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Newell Barney College Prep

JOB GOAL: To supervise and instruct students on all functions and aspects of using the library.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of library operations and terminology.
• Experience with library record keeping, book repair, and library technology, including circulation software.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including the creation of documents for library operations.
• Effective communication skills, especially as a liaison with staff and in dealing with classes in the Library.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., be able to exert 25 – 30 lbs. of force frequently, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, and to sit for long periods of time.
• Must pass a background clearance
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Days; 10 Months

COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy

REPORTS TO: Principal

HOURS: 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community.
• Circulate materials to students and staff.
• Purchase and Process new materials and maintain the collection.
• Maintain and update shelves as needed, including daily shelving.
• Track and collect fines for lost or damaged materials.
• Repair materials as needed.
• Train staff and volunteers in use of library equipment.
• Distribute and track the use of equipment to staff as necessary.
• Implement at least one Book Fair per school year.
• Track and circulate all textbooks.
• Instruct classes in library usage, research, literature, etc.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend, kneel or stoop sometimes for long periods of time. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone] and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone].

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