Receptionist- ELEM

Perry Township School District; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township School District is seeking a Receptionist-Elem to greet and direct visitors and respond to inquiries from staff, parents, students, and the public. The role includes screening phone calls, issuing visitor passes, and assisting with attendance in Skyward, while maintaining confidentiality and professional demeanor.

The position requires strong organizational and multitasking abilities, excellent telephone etiquette, and proficiency with Office tools.

Qualifications

• Greeting and directing visitors.
• Screening calls and taking messages.
• Check in visitors by scanning photo ID and issuing passes.
• Direct visitors to destinations and notify departments.
• Assist in attendance entry in Skyward and student check-in/out.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors, staff, parents and students.
• Screen calls and take messages via telephone system.
• Check in visitors with photo ID and issue passes.
• Direct visitors to destinations and notify departments of arrival.
• Assist with attendance entry in Skyward and student check-in/out.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Receptionist skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Sheets

Google Docs

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phone system

Switchboard

Job description

Receptionist- ELEM

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for greeting and directing visitors. This position also responds to inquiries from staff, the public, parents, students, etc. by providing requested information and/or referral to other parties.

Essential Job Functions

• Answers telephone system for the purpose of screening calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
• Responsible for checking in visitors by scanning their photo ID, issuing a visitor pass, directing them to their destination and notifying the department that their guest has arrived.
• Secure the main foyer, gym, auditorium and security doors.
• Assist in entering attendance into Skyward and check students in and out of the building for appointments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour.

Work Schedule

7.5 hours per day
185 days per year

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work well with others and prioritizeworkload.
• Excellent business telephone etiquette.
• Ability to operate a switchboard.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Secretarial and Receptionist skills.
• Possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.
• Computer skills with Excel, Word, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Publisher and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with parents, school administrators and staff.
• Record keeping.
• Skills involvingdata entries.
• Willingness to learn skills as needed.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Very Frequent
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. Seldom
• Ability to carry 25 pounds. Seldom
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws andcodes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions. Seldom

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt