Office Support III-Receptionist (26-27SY)

Etowah Elementary; Etowah (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Etowah Elementary in Henderson County, NC, is seeking an Office Support III-Receptionist (26-27SY) to perform administrative duties for the school. This 10-month, 8-hour-per-day position reports to the Principal and offers full benefits.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and provides general office support, including greeting families, routing calls, maintaining files, and assisting staff with clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of standard office and receptionist procedures.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Greets families and staff; maintains files and drafts correspondence.
• Greets the public and directs to the appropriate office.
• Answers phones, takes messages, and schedules staff appointments.
• Directs calls to proper office or department.
• Provides information about school activities to the public and assists with data entry.
• Assist staff with clerical duties and maintain the master calendar.
• Coordinate substitute placements at the start of the day.
• Cross-trained to assist Treasurer/Data Manager as needed.

Skills

Office procedures

Switchboard operation

Public school system knowledge

Clear communication

Follow written/oral directions

Computer/word processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office Support III-Receptionist (26-27SY)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910763
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 17, 2026

Job Description

LOCATION/DEPT: Assigned School
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Start Date: 9/17/2026; Permanent Full Time with Full Benefits

10 month, 8 hour per day position

Position Summary:

Performs administrative support work providing assistance to the public, and receiving and routing calls to the proper person; preparing and maintaining files and records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Principal.

Qualification and Special Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of standard office and receptionist procedures and the operation of the switchboard.
• General knowledge of the functions and activities of the public school system.
• Ability to speak clearly.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to operate standard office, computer and word processing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to work with staff positively.

Essential Duties:

• Greets families and staff, maintains files, orders supplies, copy and drafts correspondence.
• Greets general public and provides/assists and directs to the appropriate office.
• Answers telephone, takes messages and makes appointments for staff.
• Directs incoming calls to proper office or department for disposition.
• Provides general information regarding school system activities and programs to the public. Assists in entering data for staff.
• Assists staff with other clerical duties as requested.
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks including: creating fliers about school events, provide internal communications with staff, have knowledge of school Ident-A-Kid sign in procedures.
• Maintain the master calendar for school events.
• Assist in coordinating substitute placement at the beginning of the day.
• Assists the Principal and Assistant Principal with clerical responsibilities as needed.
• Cross trained to complete the duties of Treasurer/Data Manager as needed.Performs other related tasks as required

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $2,970.60 to $4,003.92 Per Month

Job Categories: Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amanda Childers , Principal
• Etowah Elementary
• Phone: [phone]