Resource Center Aide - Part Time - Lincoln Elementary School

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a part-time Media Center Assistant to support the daily operations of the media center and ensure efficient service to students and staff.

The role involves assisting in selecting materials, processing circulations, clerical tasks, and maintaining a quiet, productive learning environment while adhering to school policies. Attendance and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits required or pass ParaPro test.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer proficiency with common software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist resource center specialist in the daily operation of the media center.
• Assist students and teachers in the selection of materials.
• Assist in circulation tasks (checking in/out of books and materials, etc).
• Perform general clerical tasks and repairs of books and materials.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Skills

Word

Excel

Communication

Organization

Student/Teacher Support

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 college credits

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Forbes names 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

Part-time (19 hours per week)

Base Hourly

$16.56

Class/Calendar

A11, 9.25 months

Benefits

None

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 a ten-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 assist the resource center specialist in the organization and maintenance of the media center to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist resource center specialist in the daily operation of the media center
• Assist students and teachers in the selection of materials
• Assist in circulation tasks (checking in/out of books and materials, etc)
• Perform general clerical tasks and repairs of books and materials
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• High School education or equivalent

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.
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, teachers, parents and district personnel

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Inside a school library or resource center, which may include classrooms or computer labs
• Frequent contact with students, teachers, and other school stuff
• Generally quiet, but may be louder during student visits or group activities
• Ability to move around the library frequently; walking and standing for extended periods
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and kneeling to shelve or retrieve books
• May need to lift and carry boxes of books or supplies (typically up to 25–40 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.