Front Office Receptionist - Junior High

MCDONALD JUNIOR HIGH; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD MCDONALD JUNIOR HIGH in Katy, Texas is seeking a Front Office Receptionist to serve as the initial contact for patrons, parents, and visitors. The role involves telephone handling, mail tasks, and assisting staff with routine office duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, professional demeanor, and strong organizational and communication skills. Immediate start with full-time hours in a school environment.

Qualifications

• College hours, high school diploma or GED.
• Professional, friendly, polite demeanor.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Handle all telephone communication.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Place long distance calls for faculty.
• Assist office staff as needed.
• Take messages.
• Screen calls.
• Take calls for homework and distribute to teachers.

Skills

Excellent organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Handle confidential information

Professional demeanor

Typing

Word processing

File maintenance

Education

College hours, high school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Job description

Front Office Receptionist - Junior High

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5897734

Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: AS01

Duty Days: 197 Days

Qualifications:

College hours, high school diploma or GED

Professional, friendly, polite demeanor

Handle confidential information

Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills

Primary Purpose:

Serve as initial contact with patrons, parents, and others through telephone communications.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle all telephone communication.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Place long distance calls for faculty.
• Assist office staff as needed.
• Take messages.
• Screen calls.
• Take calls for homework and distribute to teachers.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, typewriter, printer, copier, and fax machine.

Working Conditions:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]