Central Office Receptionist - ACSD - Apply 6/15/2026 - 9/30/2026

Alabaster City Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabaster City Schools seeks a Receptionist for the Central Office. This role supports office operations, answers phones, directs visitors, and handles clerical tasks to maintain efficient administration.

The position is a twelve-month, non-exempt role with standard hours and routine responsibilities including filing, data entry, mail processing, and basic bookkeeping as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of computer experience.
• Word processing skills required.
• Experience in filing and record-keeping.
• Competence in using business machines.
• Demonstrated telephone skills.
• Any board-approved alternatives may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Eight-hour work day as scheduled.
• Attend regularly and on time.
• Provide clerical support to supervisors.
• Monitor visitors for security purposes.
• Type from straight copy or rough draft.
• Operate copy machines and other office equipment.
• Compile and type statistical and written reports.
• File alphabetically, by subject, numerically, and geographically.
• Answer calls and route interoffice communications.
• Meet and assist visitors professionally.
• Assist parents and others in contacting Central Office staff.
• Compose letters of transmittal and routine inquiries.
• Open mail, sort parcels, distribute faxes, and update calendars.
• Prepare travel vouchers and perform basic bookkeeping as assigned.
• Assist with work permits and state reports as assigned.
• Fill in for staff in other Central Office departments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of school system information.
• Maintain professional relationships and public relations.
• Follow Board policies and procedures.
• Possess visual acuity and ability to lift items under 25 pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with dexterity as needed.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Telephone skills

Business machines

Filing and records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Multiple Positions

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST – CENTRAL OFFICE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or GED
• 2. Minimum of one (1) year of computer experience
• 3. Word processing skills required
• 4. Experience in filing and record-keeping
• 5. Demonstrated competence in the use of business machines
• 6. Demonstrated telephone skills
• 7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOALS: To assist in ensuring maximum effectiveness in the operation of the offices of the Board of Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Expected work day: Eight (8) hours.
• 2. Regular and punctual attendance required.
• 3. Provide clerical support for supervisors assigned.
• 4. Monitor visitors for security purposes.
• 5. Type from straight copy/rough draft.
• 6. Use copy machines and other business machines.
• 7. Compile and type statistical and written reports.
• 8. File-alphabetic, subject, numeric, and geographic.
• 9. Answer telephone calls and route incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls as required.
• 10. Meet and assist visitors in a helpful, courteous and professional manner.
• 11. Assist parents and others in acquiring information and making contact with the appropriate Central Office Personnel.
• 12. Compose and type letters of transmittal and routine letters of inquiry, requests, and information.
• 13. Open and sort mail, collect and distribute parcels, transmit and deliver facsimiles, update calendars, prepare travel vouchers, and perform basic bookkeeping as assigned.
• 14. Assist with work permits and required reports to the State as assigned.
• 15. Substitute for employees in other Central Office departments as assigned.
• 16. Maintain the confidentiality of any school system related information.
• 17. Maintain proper and professional relationships.
• 18. Perform duties in a manner that promotes good public relations.
• 19. Follow Board policies and procedures.
• 20. Possess visual acuity.
• 21. Possess physical ability to carry items under 25 pounds.
• 22. Possess physical and emotional ability and dexterity as needed to perform assigned tasks in a fast-paced, high intensive work environment.
• 23. Perform other reasonable job-related duties as might be assigned by supervisors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve Month contract. NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Support personnel evaluation system and Board policy.

SALARY: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.