Student Store Clerk - Dobson High School

Mesa Public Schools Recognitions

• Forbes names 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.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

$16.87

A12, 9.25 months

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Available annually

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to ten-year maximum

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

To provide student store services for students. Staff and parents; to direct, guide and monitor the activities of students working in the student store.

• Direct, guide and monitor the activities of students, including those with special needs, in the operation of the student store
• Order supplies and manage inventory; communicate with vendors to achieve best price and merchandise; prepare requisitions as needed
• Sell school supplies; conduct physical inventories and prepare reports for inventory control
• Balance and reconcile discrepancies of daily cash drawer; prepare bank deposit and district reports
• Confer with supervising teacher on the progress of students working in the store
• Maintain store appearance to maximize merchandising and sales
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• High School education or equivalent
• Previous school employment preferred

• 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
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with accuracy; above average test battery; high math aptitude
• Ability to operate standard business machines including cash registrar, adding machine and calculator
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc)
• Knowledge of retail operator principles to include cash handling, accounting and inventory maintenance
• Ability to organize and to prioritize with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to work well with students, staff, parents and general public

• Inside the school’s student store, usually situated in a designated area such as the cafeteria, hallway, or a small retail space
• During school hours, lunch breaks, before/after school periods—part-time and often on a rotating schedule
• Frequent interaction with students, teachers, and staff; good customer service and communication skills are important
• Tasks include managing transactions, organizing inventory, restocking items, and maintaining cleanliness of the store area
• Occasionally lift and carry boxes, books or supplies (typically 25-50 pounds)

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.