Resource Center Clerical Aide - Part Time - Eisenhower Center for Innovation at Mesa Unified School District 4

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

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. To assist the front office in daily operations. Greeting visitors, students and parents, assisting as needed for various tasks.

Candidates must complete an on-line application

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations. 

• 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
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks (e.g. typing, filing, copying, scheduling, etc) following standardized procedures in support of assigned personnel
• Prepare instructional materials and documents for teachers following established guidelines
• Assist in the daily recording and maintenance of student attendance records to ensure reliable data for district, state and federal reporting purposes
• Assist in the registration of new students and withdrawal of students to provide reliable data for district, state and federal reporting purposes
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. 

Education: 

• High School education or equivalent

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• 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:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting. 

• 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.