Front Office Receptionist - Junior High

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking a Front Office Receptionist at McDonald Junior High in Katy, Texas. This role serves as the initial contact for patrons, parents, and others, handling calls, mail, and messages while supporting office staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with college hours, professional demeanor, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in typing, word processing, and file maintenance is expected, with non-exempt wage and 197 duty days per year.

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.

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

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Typing

Word processing

File maintenance

Confidentiality handling

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED with some college hours

Job description

Front Office Receptionist - Junior High

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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]

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