Library Aide Paraprofessional Ridge View

Library Aide Paraprofessional Ridge View RV2627_64 Belgrade Public Schools Ridge View Elementary
- Belgrade, Montana Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Belgrade Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5932587 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
About Belgrade School District: Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,200 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents.

Through the commitment of more than 600 full
- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade's largest employer, we're proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations.

Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission "to educate students to become responsible members of society."

We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years.

Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution. Administration reserves the right to change schedules as needed for the effectiveness and efficiency of the school/department.

Purpose

Position will serve under the direct supervision of the School Principal and will offer a variety of aide responsibilities performing work in the school office, the library and help key school staff such as the Secretary, School Nurse and Librarian. Most of the work performed will vary by need and assignments will be dependent on situational and daily circumstances that exist in the school.

Essential Job Duties Due to the varying nature of the position's responsibilities, the following are generalized expectations and may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities expected. General Office Essential Functions Performs a wide variety of clerical and secretarial work, including typing, proofreading, filing, and checking and recording information for letters, memos, and reports. Serves as receptionist and gives information or directs visitors to proper office. May supervise the work of student helpers or volunteers.

Prepares displays, exhibits, and bulletin boards. Operates a central telephone system. Receives and greets office callers and refers them to proper persons and offices. Receives, sorts, and distributes mail and office correspondence. Performs work of, and attends meetings, in absence of School Secretary. Handle variety of telephone calls and personal contacts with tact, diplomacy, and discretion. General Library Aide Essential Functions Processes and stores library and text materials.

Checks books, audio-visual equipment, and other instructional resources in and out of the library or media center. Recommends scheduling for repair and/or replacement of audio-visual equipment. Prepares overdue notices, previewing materials, and keeping records of equipment loans and returns. Assists students and teachers in locating library media test materials and equipment. Supervises students' use of library as needed. Maintains records and collects payment for lost books and textbooks.

Sorts, indexes, and files materials alphabetically, numerically, and by other predetermined categories. General Aide responsibilities May serve as Cross Walk Aide, Lunchroom Aide, and Recess Aide when necessary. May assist the School Nurse in tracking and distributing medications, aid students with Nurse Supervision, and follow prescribed processes. Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned. Knowledge Skills Abilities Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Knowledge and ability to perform computer operation/skills. Knowledge of the concepts of grammar and punctuation. Advanced knowledge of Windows software programs, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc. Working knowledge of school systems. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to make sound decisions and recommend changes.

Ability to use proper and professional business telephone etiquette. Ability to effectively troubleshoot and streamline procedures for efficiency. Ability to independently prioritize work and adjust time schedule. Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider sever