Audio Visual Specialist - Dobson High School

Job Details Job ID: 5918465 Application Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Sep 8, 2026 Starting Date: To Be Determined Locations Dobson High - Mesa, Arizona Job Description - Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. - East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Base Hourly: $17.78 Class/Calendar: A13, 9.75 months Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance 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 Job Summary: To manage the senior high school audio visual department to ensure a variety of services related to the distribution, maintenance, troubleshooting of audio visual equipment, media and materials; and to train, supervise and test students in the operation of various office and audio visual equipment. Key Responsibilities: - Order and schedule films and rental materials for classroom use; order audio visual supplies and new non-book materials - Train and supervise students in the operation of various office machines and audio visual equipment; test and grade students each nine weeks - Provide audio visual services (i.e. laminating, dry mounting, sign making, video taping, etc) - Circulate software and hardware to faculty and students - Maintain inventory and location of school’s computer and audio visual equipment - Supervise use of viewing rooms and work with students - Prepare documentation (letters, memos, forms, correspondence, etc) to convey information to the appropriate parties - Regular and on-time attendance required - Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit - 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: - High School education or equivalent - Experience with audio visual equipment, standard office machines and computers Skills & Competencies: - 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 - Average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery - Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc) - Ability to perform minor maintenance of audio visual equipment, intercom and bells - Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule workload and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions - Knowledge of copyright and printing laws and regulations helpful - Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, teachers and district personnel, etc Work Environment & Physical Requirements: - Works in classrooms, auditoriums, media centers, and event spaces within the school - Moves between different rooms and departments to set up and troubleshoot AV equipment - Works with projectors, sound systems, microphones, cameras, and other AV technology - May use ladders or lifts to mount projectors, speakers, or lighting equipment - May need to work long hours for school events, often outside regular school hours - Ability to lift up to 50 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. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $17.78 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required