School Receptionist

Reports To: School Principal • Work Location: Smith Middle School • FLSA Status: Nonexempt

About the role

The goal of the Receptionist is to contribute to effective school-public relations by prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, checks appointments, and directs and escorts them to the proper person
• Answers office telephone and responds appropriately to requests for information
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable reception area which includes a reading table stocked with current school district publications and periodicals of general interest
• Reports immediately the presence in the building of any visitor who bypasses the reception desk or any suspicious activity or unusual behavior on the part of visitors
• Receives and distributes mail to appropriate persons
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Typing, filing and other secretarial skills
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful and effective manner
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Qualifications

• Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing and repetitive motion
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Schedule

Work Schedule: 11 Month Position

Pay

Salary Schedule: Classified; CHCCS Salary Page
Salary Grade: 101