School Library Assistant at Legacy Traditional Schools in Mesa, AZ

SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT Location: Mesa Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities. JOB LOCATION IS MESA POSITION OVERVIEW This position is primarily responsible for fulfilling the day to day activities required of the library by performing the following duties, personally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager. • The Library Aide will maintain the library and all materials that are checked out to students and teachers on the campus.  • Hosts elementary school classes weekly to allow students to check out library books. • Maintains the library catalog for the assigned campus.  • Hosts book fairs each year. This includes organizing volunteers and teachers during this time. • Assists teachers with finding books that could be used in the classrooms. • Assists with verifying new curriculum has been received and cataloged as appropriate. • Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. • Participates in in-service training programs as assigned. • Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. • May assist staff and students in use of educational computer programs. • Manages textbook check out and in each year. • Assesses fines and distributes late notices as needed. • Performs other related duties as required by supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Education, Licensure, or Certification • High School Diploma/GED required. • Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.  • Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.        Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Ability to positively interact with all students. • Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning. • Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents. • Ability to collaborate with school staff. • Ability to maintain a professional appearance. • Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.    BACKGROUND CHECKS • The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check Arizona Employees:   • Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card • Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.  • Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Enjoy the benefits of being the best!   Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities. Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.   Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority. Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.  Ignite your career and apply today!