Receptionist-High School

Cedar Shoals High School; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, GA is seeking a School Receptionist to warmly greet visitors and efficiently direct them, answer questions from staff and guests, and provide information or route inquiries to the appropriate personnel.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Criminal Justice fingerprint and background clearance, strong telephone etiquette, and the ability to manage calls, mail, and general clerical tasks in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background Clearance required.
• Ability to greet visitors and answer inquiries with courtesy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Answers school telephone system for inquiries, transfers calls, and/or takes messages.
• Greets visitors entering the building and directs them to appropriate locations per security procedures.
• Maintains reception area materials and files for reference information.
• Performs general clerical functions to support office operations.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Office equipment operation

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Receptionist-High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935445

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

School Receptionist

DIVISION: Assigned School

GRADE: 7

DEPARTMENT: Assigned School

WORK DAY: 220

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

JOB CLASS: 4308

GROUP: Classified

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Receptionist is responsible for warmly greeting and efficiently directing visitors, answering questions from staff and guests at the school, and providing detailed information or directing inquiries to the appropriate parties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance

WORK EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Skills-based Competencies

Required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; adhering to safety practices and procedures; promoting activities and/or events; screening telephone calls; using general office software applications.

Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math, read a variety of manuals, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: professional/business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation; keyboarding; knowledge of community resources; office equipment and technology; personnel administration practices; recordkeeping and record retention practices; and school safety and security practices.

Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; making independent decisions; attending to accuracy and detail; adapting to changing work priorities; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; displaying tact and courtesy; organizing tasks; and working with frequent interruptions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Generally ranges from 5-10 bullet points)

• Answers school telephone system for the purpose of responding to inquiries, transferring calls, and/or taking messages.
• Distributes items within the site (mail, special deliveries, packages, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to appropriate parties.
• Greets individuals entering the building (visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of responding to inquiries and/or directing individuals to appropriate location in accordance with established building security procedures.
• Maintains reception area materials and files (newsletters, event calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing resource information to visitors.
• Maintains building information (use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) for the purpose of providing reference information.
• Oversees the distribution of mail/packages to staff for the purpose of ensuring delivery to appropriate personnel.
• Performs general clerical functions (scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting office operations.
• Responds to emergency calls for the purpose of notifying appropriate parties to address immediate safety and/or security issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

Vision:

Hearing:

Speech:

Upper Body Mobility:

Strength: Some lifting

Environmental requirements:

Mental Requirements:

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing.

It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Last Updated: 08/2024

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $31,291.87 to $44,576.38 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 595 Prince Ave
• Athens, Georgia 30601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]