Receptionist-High School

TrulyHired; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clarke County School District is seeking a School Receptionist to warmly greet visitors, answer questions from staff and guests, and direct inquiries to the appropriate parties at the assigned school.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Criminal Justice Fingerprint background check, and strong multitasking skills to operate standard office equipment and software while maintaining confidentiality and school safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background Clearance required.
• Able to operate standard office equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Answers school telephone system and takes messages.
• Distributes mail, packages, and supplies within the site.
• Greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate location per security procedures.
• Maintains reception area materials and files for reference information.
• Maintains building information such as schedules and staff directories.
• Oversees mail distribution to staff and delivery to personnel.
• Performs general clerical tasks to support office operations.
• Responds to emergency calls to address safety concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation.

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

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