2025-2026- Front Office Receptionist @ Killough Middle School

Alief ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front Office Receptionist to enhance the efficiency of their operations at a middle school. This role involves greeting students and parents, managing phone calls, and providing clerical support to ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, demonstrating a commitment to creating a welcoming environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the educational setting, contributing to the success of students and staff alike. If you are passionate about supporting an educational community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support and assist with student registration and withdrawals.
• Greet and assist parents, students, and teachers in the front office.

Skills

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Paraprofessional Certification

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Computer and Peripherals

Job description

2025-2026- Front Office Receptionist @ Killough Middle School

(Internal employees must have their accounts set to Internal before applying.)

Internal Job Settings

Primary Purpose

Contribute to the efficient operation of the front office and to communicate clearly with all parents, students and staff members.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
• Ability to multi-task activities
• Ability to greet students, parents and community members

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Clerical Support

• Answer the telephone.
• Greet parents, students and teachers who enter the front office.
• Assist the Registrar with registration and student withdrawals.
• Call parents to check on student absences and sign in students that are tardy.
• Relieve the nurse for lunch and at times when the nurse needs assistance.
• Assist with the midday dismissal and arrival of prekindergarten and kindergarten students.
• Assist in sorting and placing mail in the teacher’s mailboxes.
• Type the names on student’s report cards.

Other

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws and regulations, and local board policy.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Pay Grade CSP1

2024-2025 Salary Scale Min-$20,192 Mid-$24,233 Max-$28,270 (Based on previous experience)

187 Days

2025-2026 Salary schedule with 3% of midpoint increase approved by the Board. Salary schedule soon to be released.