Receptionist High School

JOB SUMMARY:

First point of contact for all school campusvisitors. Assist in the efficient operation of the schools educational and administrative office and project a positive image on the school community.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
2. Prior experience/training with computer operations and software programs.
3. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in a school setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Establish and maintain a safe accessible positive and inviting office environment for all members of the school community.
   2. Maintain organization of schools main office and main lobby area.
   3. Greet all visitors courteously determine their needs check appointments and direct/escort them to the proper person.
   4. Coordinate school substitutes and class coverage for teacherabsences.
   5. Make building-wide overhead announcements forbus changes after-school activity cancellations etc.
   6. Maintain organization of building supply room submit orders to building administrative assistant
   7. Closely monitor the schools student information system pertaining to restricted pick-ups custody arrangements restraining orders etc.
   8. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Board policy State and Federal laws for office staff and student matters at all times.
   9. Maintain create and submit necessary records/reports using the student information system.
   10. Classify sort and file correspondence mail and other related data.
   11. Submit and track maintenance work orders for staff.
   12. Convert source documents into computer-acceptable formats.
   13. Manage homework pick-up for students absent three (3) days or longer.
   14. Duplicate copy and print school system forms and reports.
   15. Update and maintain staff and building emergency information.
   16. Maintain a school telephone directory and associated information for the automated phone contact system.
   17. Maintain current class lists and rosters.
   18. Assist in the dissemination of various communication formats including email phone chains paper copies and related materials.
   19. Answer phones take and route messages and respond appropriately to requests for information.
   20. Monitor and assist in the maintenance of office equipment.

Other related duties as assigned by the Administration.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Ability to demonstrate quality written and computer skills.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Ability to communicate and interact effectively is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers fractions decimals and percentages.
2. Ability to perform mathematical calculations to balance assigned budget items invoices bills purchase orders and other related items.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram and/or schedule form.
2. Ability to solve problems and effectively manage time for efficient operations.
3. Ability to concentrate think read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrate organizational ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee must regularly sit talk listen and respond. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally the employee may lift up to 50 pounds such as to lift files papers and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Required Experience:

Junior IC