Resource Center Aide - Part Time - Zaharis Elementary School

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

• 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)

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