Library Clerk HS Job at Forest Grove School in Forest Grove

• This posting will close at 5:00 pm on April 7, 2025
• Location: Forest Grove High School
• Hours: 8hrs
• Days: 204 days per year
• Start date: As soon as your Background and Fingerprint are cleared for work.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Title: Library Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of Library Clerk is to support the schools in maintaining their library collection; assisting students in the library; processing, circulation, maintenance and inventory of library materials. The Library Clerk reports to a school principal or assigned supervisor; works independently on assigned tasks. The Library Clerk does not supervise any employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes library books, which includes check-in, check-out, and shelving, for the purpose of student access to library materials
• Repairs books as needed
• Processes notices of missing, damaged or overdue books for the purpose of securing reimbursement for losses
• Processes orders for library books, for the purpose of maintaining library collection
• Inventory library books for the purpose of documenting losses and/or maintaining availability of library collection

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of library systems and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to be self-directed and ability to multi-task

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In an eight-hour day employee may:

• Stand/Walk [ ] None [X] 1-4 hrs [ ] 4-6 hrs [ ] 6-8 hrs
• Sit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [X] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs
• Drive [X] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs

Employee may use hands for repetitive:

• [X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation

Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

• [ ] Yes [X] No

Employee may need to:

• Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Squat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Climb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Lift [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all

Lifting:

• [ ] Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
• [ ] Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [X] Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [ ] Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [ ] Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-359-2414.