Resource Center Aide - Part Time - Lincoln Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Center Aide assists the resource center specialist with organizing and maintaining the media center to support effective and efficient services. The position is based inside a school library or resource center, which may include classrooms or computer labs, and involves frequent contact with students, teachers, and other school staff. The environment is generally quiet but may become louder during student visits or group activities.

This is a part-time position of 19 hours per week, on a 9.25-month calendar. The base hourly rate is $16.56. Benefits are not offered. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive an additional 1% of the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years, and an additional 1% for an AA or higher degree if it is not required for the position.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours at the time of hire, or passing the ParaPro Test provided free of charge by the district.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Computer proficiency, including basic software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload while handling frequent interruptions and working with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, teachers, parents, and district personnel.
• Ability to move around the library frequently and walk or stand 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the resource center specialist in the daily operation of the media center.
• Assist students and teachers in selecting materials.
• Perform circulation tasks, including checking books and materials in and out.
• Perform general clerical tasks and repair books and materials.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist with other duties appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree