Media Specialist (Library Assistant) (2026-2027)

Flagstaff Unified School District•Flagstaff, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 is hiring a Media Specialist (Library Assistant) for a classified, 9-month position at Kinsey Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. The role coordinates and organizes use of the school library by students and staff and helps students develop library skills. The employee works as part of a collaborative school team and must be able to supervise students, perform clerical duties, and independently manage library systems and procedures. The position may include maintaining library services in the absence of the certified librarian. The position is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, at $19.00–$19.75 per hour depending on experience. The desired start date is January 4, 2027. Benefits are offered, and the position is eligible for the Arizona State Retirement System. The position reports to the principal, Ellen Herman. Offers of employment are contingent upon funding.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Meet NCLB requirements through 60 post-secondary hours of college coursework, an associate degree or higher, or the minimum score on an Arizona Department of Education-approved test.
Submit documentation demonstrating that NCLB requirements are met, such as transcripts, a degree copy, or ParaPro assessment scores.
One year of secretarial coursework, including computer keyboarding.
Ability to supervise students, carry out clerical duties, and manage library systems and procedures independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a library setting.
Some experience working with elementary-grade students.
Proficiency with computers and digital database programs.
Familiarity with children's literature.
Experience or coursework in information retrieval systems.
Coursework in Library Science.

Responsibilities

Instruct students and student aides in library procedures and research under the direction of the librarian, including use of computerized indexes, microfiche retrieval, card catalogs, and reference materials.
Train and monitor student aides in library procedures, which may include planning and assigning duties and providing input into evaluations and grades for a 9-week period.
Demonstrate the use and operation of audio-visual equipment, reserve equipment for teachers, and send equipment for repair.
Use computerized management tools to check library materials in and out, enter and withdraw students, maintain inventory, and send overdue notices; this may include revising and updating programs for the library's needs.
Organize and maintain data using multiple computer databases and filing systems.
Monitor students in the library and help them maintain appropriate behavior consistent with building policies and procedures.
Advise students and staff on selecting appropriate media and locating materials for research and other use.
Perform clerical duties related to library materials, including monitoring requests for new materials, compiling information for ordering, and performing simple accounting tasks associated with orders.
Collect, compute, and compile data for money received for lost books, copies, and book fairs.
Perform other assigned duties, including maintaining library services when the certified librarian is absent.