Library Clerk - Elementary

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

TITLE: Library Clerk
- Elementary

REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY: Elementary Principal

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: To assist the building principal and the school librarian by providing clerical support so as to support an effective child-centered educational program for all students in a safe, cooperative environment which promotes learning and positive self-discipline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the librarian, assist students and staff by locating materials, checking materials in and out, pulling special collections and printing bibliographies.
• Assist the librarian with all correspondence.
• Process new materials by (i) applying ownership stamp to all materials, (ii) applying pockets, bar codes, labels and covers, (iii) typing and attaching spine labels; (iv) covering books and reinforcing paperback books with laminated covers, and (v) assisting with the entering of material records into the computer.
• Assist with material circulation routine by scanning materials in and out, shelving books, printing overdue notices, and processing reserve materials and fine notices.
• Assist with the maintenance of the library collection by repairing books as well as repairing and replacing missing pockets, bar code labels and book jackets.
• Maintain computerized card catalog under the direction of the librarian by recording data for new materials, deleting information from the computer and updating key words in the system.
• Do library typing and input under the direction of the librarian by recording patron data, processing purchase orders, processing magazines, maintaining collections and updating computer user agreements.
• Manage finances under the direction of the librarian by keeping track of budget and activity fund balances. Write orders, vouchers and handle the bills payable.
• Assist in the inventory of library materials.
• Provide coverage in the Main Office as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUISITE

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively with elementary-age children.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Computer expertise including the ability to effectively utilize the Internet as a research tool.
• Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality.
• Any additional or alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of School Directors.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Clearances must be within 12 months and TB must be within 90 days of hire date.

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

(Choose one of the following.)

SEDENTARY
: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

LIGHT WORK
:
If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

MEDIUM WORK
:
The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

HEAVY WORK
:
The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

VERY HEAVY WORK
:
The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Pennridge School District To Be Determined
- Perkasie, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Final date to receive applications: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

AVAILABLE: August 31, 2026

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time, 10-Month Work Year;
Non-Exempt. 60-day probationary period applies for performance. Hourly rate in accordance with PESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

HOURS: 3 hours/day on student days

Position Type: Part-Time 10-month

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required