Receptionst at Jefferson High School

Lafayette School Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERF retirement

Optional 403(b) participation

Sick leave

Personal leave

Personal holidays

Family illness leave

Snow day compensation

Job summary

Lafayette School Corporation seeks a friendly Receptionist for Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN. The role is a 10-month office professional position serving as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.

You will ensure a welcoming environment and smooth office operations with strong communication. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, managing sign-in, and supporting school communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask.
• Work both independently and with others.
• Preferred: school/office experience.
• Experience with PowerSchool or similar SIS.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Answer, screen, and direct calls; respond to inquiries or connect callers with staff.
• Follow visitor check-in and building access procedures; operate security buzzer system.
• Maintain an orderly front office.
• Communicate accurate information to stakeholders.
• Assist with mailings and building-wide communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or admin team.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Independent and collaborative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerSchool

Job description

• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary - 10 Months
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Lafayette Jefferson High School

LAFAYETTE SCHOOL CORPORATION

Receptionist — Jefferson High School

Location: Lafayette, Indiana Classification: 10-Month Office Professional Anticipated Start Date: October 26, 2026 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. (40 hours per week) Starting Pay: $15.83 per hour; up to $16.33 per hour with verified prior secretarial experience Reports To: Building Principal and Building Administration

Join a District That Values Service, Relationships, and Student Success!!!

The Lafayette School Corporation (LSC) is seeking a professional, organized, and customer-focused Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors at Jefferson High School. This position plays a critical role in creating a welcoming school environment while ensuring the efficient operation of the main office.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to customer service, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced educational setting.

Position Summary

The Receptionist serves as the face of Jefferson High School and is often the first person students, families, staff members, and visitors encounter when interacting with the school. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a welcoming and professional office environment, and ensuring effective communication between the school and its stakeholders.

The successful candidate must demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to provide courteous and efficient assistance while managing multiple priorities. The Receptionist plays an essential role in supporting school operations and helping create a positive experience for everyone who enters or contacts the building.

Performance Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, families, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls; respond to inquiries or connect callers with the appropriate staff member.
• Follow visitor check-in and building access procedures, including operation of the security buzzer system, visitor sign-in records, and visitor badges.
• Maintain an orderly and professional front office environment.
• Communicate accurate information to students, families, staff, and community members.
• Assist with mailings, interoffice mail, and building-wide communication projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or administrative team.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to stay organized, attend to details, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

• Previous school or office experience.
• Experience with PowerSchool or a similar student information system.

Work Calendar and Benefits

This is a 10-month Office Professional position. The work calendar includes 15 workdays before the start of school, 181 teacher contract days, five workdays after the end of the school year, and six paid holidays.

Benefits include:

• eligibility for health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and term life insurance
• PERF retirement
• optional 403(b) participation
• sick leave
• personal leave
• personal holidays
• family illness leave
• snow day compensation, subject to applicable district terms

Application and Questions

Questions about the position may be directed to Mr. JT Hoke, Assistant Principal at Jefferson High School, at [e-mail] .

Lafayette School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.