Bookstore Assistant - part time

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF      

JOB TITLE: BOOKSTORE ASSISTANT

CALENDAR: 2171FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 109 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

SCHEDULED WORK HOURS: 4 HOURS PER DAY, 9a-1p

Job Goal:

Perform accounting and clerical services in compliance with federal, state, county, and district accounting regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years’ experience in a related field
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Ability to work with standard software products, including all Microsoft Office and Google programs
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Knowledge of and adherence to district policies and procedures affecting assigned work

Core Job Functions:

• Handle monies from extracurricular activities, student events, and fundraising projects, including preparing and depositing cash.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts with cash register transactions.
• Prepare cash boxes for use at extracurricular activities and events.
• Sell and account for bookstore supplies and class fees.
• Assist in the preparation, checking, and reconciliation of inventory and various funds.
• Receive, identify, issue, collect, and take inventory of textbooks and supplies.
• Perform a wide variety of clerical tasks, including typing, filing, coding, copying, and preparing reports.
• Maintain accurate files, accounts, data, and records.
• Handle verbal and written correspondence and disseminate information as needed.
• Accept responsibility for students' well-being and safety while under supervision.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Work professionally and respectfully with a diverse cross-section of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected student and staff information, even after employment ends.
• Share sensitive information only on a need-to-know basis.
• Exercise positive problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Follow all district policies and procedures.
• Operate and care for district equipment properly.
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors.
• Be adaptable to change and flexible in performing other duties related to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor.

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 10/30/25