Library & Media Specialist 26/27 SY Job at Washington Elementary School in Glend

Library & Media Specialist 26/27 SY

Washington Elementary School District 6, Phoenix, Arizona

Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Oct 6, 2025

Job Description

Pay Grade: 4120
Position Control: 3957
Department: School
Accountable To: Principal
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Summary: Under general direction, the incumbent is responsible for daily library operations, distribution, collection, inventory, maintenance, and purchasing of books and other library materials. They inform patrons on use of media, work with students on projects, recommend books appropriate to grade level, and encourage lifelong reading.

Essential Functions

• Works with students individually or in groups on projects and assignments based on direction from school administration and teachers. Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
• Recommends books and other materials appropriate to student grade level, interests, and to support assigned projects. Introduces students to quality literature, information literacy, and research skills during scheduled class time in the library.
• Supports classroom curriculum by supplying or recommending books and digital resources for teacher and student use.
• Handles the distribution and collection of books, technology devices, and other materials. Checks materials out to students and faculty using Destiny Library Management application.
• Shelves books and stores other materials after check in.
• Repairs damaged books and removes from the collection outdated and damaged books.
• Handles timely distribution of textbook materials to all faculty and the district textbook center.
• Reconciles returned classroom inventory sheets and assists teachers with locating missing materials.
• Analyzes and evaluates the library collection and materials by examining Destiny reports regarding collection age, content, and use. Researches and recommends to site leadership new books to purchase, supplies, furniture, and equipment necessary to the optimal functioning of the library.
• Processes new books by adding to the Destiny database. Prepares new materials with appropriate labels and barcodes prior to circulation.
• Conducts annual physical inventory of all library materials including classroom technology devices and other equipment (e.g. instruments) tracked in Destiny. Conducts year-end inventory of all textbook materials on site. Keeps records of overdue, lost, and damaged materials.
• Determines appropriate fines, generates overdue and fine notices for parents. Collects funds for fine payments following district accounting procedures.
• Supports classroom technology by assisting teachers with operation of equipment, basic problem troubleshooting, and posting/sharing related information.
• Recruits and oversees volunteers to assist in the library. Conducts book fairs and works with PTO on book fairs. Organizes or assists with organizing school-wide events such as Read Across America Day.
• Cultivates a positive and welcoming library. Maintains physical and clean library space, including arranging tables for student activities, setting up space for teacher or student needs, reorganizing space to accommodate library enrichment activities.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working with children
• One year of experience working in a library

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Experience working in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to learn about district-approved technology and software
• Demonstrating child development theories
• Knowing basic mathematical concepts
• Working with children
• Applying District purchasing and accounting procedures
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures
• Facilitating small group activities in the learning environment
• Reviewing completed work assignments
• Preparing library for various activities
• Reading and following lesson plans designed from small group activities
• Applying school rules, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Noise level is usually moderate.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$16.50 to $19.80 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lydia Garcia
• 4650 W Sweetwater Ave
• Glendale, Arizona 85304
• Phone: 602-347-2622
• Email: lydia.garcia@wesdschools.org