Mesa Public Schools
Resource Center Specialist - Lehi Elementary School
Mesa Public Schools, Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123
Resource Center Specialist - Lehi Elementary School
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Overview To organize and maintain the daily operation of the media center to ensure appropriateness and availability of resources; to guide and direct students and teachers in media center use; and to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of media center services.
Qualifications
High School education or equivalent; library and technology coursework and/or equivalent experience preferred
Average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery; good math aptitude
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc) and Destiny, Synergy and OBARS
Knowledge of and experience in library procedures to include Dewey Decimal System, computerized Library Management System and Internet searching skills
Ability to operate standard office equipment and audio visual equipment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to troubleshoot computers, peripherals and equipment to determine needed repair
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, take initiative and work independently, and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, teachers and district personnel
Duties and Responsibilities
Organize, process and maintain resource materials to ensure appropriateness and availability for student and teacher use; schedule and monitor use of media center
Perform data entry concerning books and other resource materials in computerized management system
Perform circulation tasks (i.e. checking books and resource materials in/out, textbook inventory, issuing debt notices, etc)
Provide guidance and direction to students and teachers in the utilization and selection of media center resources
Assist students with using the computer for research by demonstrating research strategies and research tools
Maintain and monitor budget expenditures according to district policies and procedures to ensure availability of resources and proper use of funds
Order and receive library and media resources and equipment appropriate to school’s needs
Maintain and repair resource materials and troubleshoot media and computer equipment; submit work orders when needed
Conduct computerized inventory of library collection and resource center materials and equipment to ensure accurate recordkeeping and documentation of lost and/or damaged materials
Coordinate and manage district interlibrary loan process
Prepare and process written materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. correspondence, late notices, overdue lists, etc)
Prepare reports relative to the operation of the media center to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. circulation and patron statistics, etc)
Provide an environment that is conducive to learning (i.e. orderliness, displays, bulletin boards, etc)
Oversee and assign tasks to additional support staff, student helpers and/or volunteers
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Compensation Base Rate: $19.64
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
Class/Calendar: B21, 9.75 months
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Benefits Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
Application Process Apply now! We encourage your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
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Resource Center Specialist - Lehi Elementary School
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Mesa Public Schools
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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Overview To organize and maintain the daily operation of the media center to ensure appropriateness and availability of resources; to guide and direct students and teachers in media center use; and to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of media center services.
Qualifications
High School education or equivalent; library and technology coursework and/or equivalent experience preferred
Average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery; good math aptitude
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc) and Destiny, Synergy and OBARS
Knowledge of and experience in library procedures to include Dewey Decimal System, computerized Library Management System and Internet searching skills
Ability to operate standard office equipment and audio visual equipment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to troubleshoot computers, peripherals and equipment to determine needed repair
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, take initiative and work independently, and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, parents, teachers and district personnel
Duties and Responsibilities
Organize, process and maintain resource materials to ensure appropriateness and availability for student and teacher use; schedule and monitor use of media center
Perform data entry concerning books and other resource materials in computerized management system
Perform circulation tasks (i.e. checking books and resource materials in/out, textbook inventory, issuing debt notices, etc)
Provide guidance and direction to students and teachers in the utilization and selection of media center resources
Assist students with using the computer for research by demonstrating research strategies and research tools
Maintain and monitor budget expenditures according to district policies and procedures to ensure availability of resources and proper use of funds
Order and receive library and media resources and equipment appropriate to school’s needs
Maintain and repair resource materials and troubleshoot media and computer equipment; submit work orders when needed
Conduct computerized inventory of library collection and resource center materials and equipment to ensure accurate recordkeeping and documentation of lost and/or damaged materials
Coordinate and manage district interlibrary loan process
Prepare and process written materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. correspondence, late notices, overdue lists, etc)
Prepare reports relative to the operation of the media center to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. circulation and patron statistics, etc)
Provide an environment that is conducive to learning (i.e. orderliness, displays, bulletin boards, etc)
Oversee and assign tasks to additional support staff, student helpers and/or volunteers
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Compensation Base Rate: $19.64
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
Class/Calendar: B21, 9.75 months
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Benefits Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
Application Process Apply now! We encourage your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
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