Receptionist @ Walker

Walker Early Learning Center; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County School District Walker Early Learning Center in Monticello, Kentucky, is seeking a Receptionist to manage a telephone switchboard, greeting visitors and performing clerical duties on an 185‑day contract.

The role requires front-desk professionalism, basic computer use, and accurate mail handling. The starting wage is $13.62 per hour, with a focus on reliable public service within the district office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, per Kentucky law.
• At least 1 year of general clerical experience including typing, public contact and switchboard operation.
• Ability to type and use basic office equipment.
• Good English usage, grammar, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a switchboard; provide routine information and direct calls.
• Perform clerical duties including filing, mail distribution, and record-keeping.
• Greet and direct visitors; provide information to the public.
• Prepare and distribute materials; maintain directories and postage records.
• Ensure coverage of the switchboard; assist substitutes and student workers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Typing

Telephone handling

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Telephone switchboard

Copier

Postage meter

Calculator

Typewriter

Job description

Wayne County School District Walker Early Learning Center - Monticello, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Receptionist @ Walker

Wayne County School District Walker Early Learning Center - Monticello, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wayne County School District KY

Job Details

Job ID: 5951551
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

AREA: SECRETARIAL/CLERICAL

Summary Class Code: 7791

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: RECEPTIONIST

BASIC FUNCTION:

Operate a telephone switchboard at District or school-site office; perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties; provide routine information to the public; perform receptionist duties, greeting and directing visitors.

185 Day Contract

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Operate a switchboard; provide routine information and assistance; receive incoming calls and make necessary connections to school or District office or individual; take and transmit information and messages as requested.
• Perform a variety of clerical work as assigned including posting and maintaining records, typing and duplicating materials, receiving, sorting and distributing mail, preparing bulk and certified mail and maintaining postage records; assist other offices with a variety of clerical duties as directed.
• Greet, screen and direct visitors to appropriate departments; provide routine information to the public.
• Prepare, duplicate, assemble and distribute materials; maintain telephone personnel directory as assigned.
• File and type routine lists, records, reports and correspondence.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including typewriter, postage meter, calculator and copy machine.
• Distribute forms and applications; assist in completion and verify accuracy and completeness.
• Assure the switchboard is covered during working hours; train and provide work direction to substitutes and student workers.
• Contact police, security, fire and medical personnel as procedures require.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operation of telephone switchboard.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Basic computer operation.
• Basic math.
• Postage regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate an assigned switchboard at District or school-site office.
• Perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties.
• Provide information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Work independently with constant interruptions.
• Receive the public tactfully and courteously.
• Operate office equipment including typewriter, calculator, copier and postage machine.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and files.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic math.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of a switchboard.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $13.62 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Gossage , HR Director
• Central Office
• Monticello, Kentucky 42633
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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