School Receptionist/Clerk

Edinburg CISD; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD is seeking a School Receptionist/Clerk to answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries to the appropriate office. The position requires TEA certification, a high school diploma or GED, fast typing, and competent basic office skills; strong communication and a cooperative, cordial attitude with the public and students are essential.

This non-exempt, 207-day position includes a wage range and responsibilities such as switchboard operation, mail handling, and data entry.

Qualifications

• TEA certification requirements
• High School Graduate or GED
• Excellent typing skills
• Computer Skills
• Evidence of coursework in English, typing and/or business course applicable to the position
• Competence in basic office procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, develop a pleasant working relationship with other employed personnel, and maintain a cordial attitude with the public and students
• Maintain a cooperative attitude

Responsibilities

• Operates the school switchboard and takes appropriate messages when necessary.
• Types forms as needed.
• Greets all visitors and directs them to the appropriate office.
• Answers questions posed by visitors or by callers regarding general operations of the school.
• Helps receive and distribute all mail received by the school.
• Files correspondence or other records in a prescribed manner according to the practice of the office.
• Input discipline reports to Region One ESC computers as directed.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing skills

Computer skills

Communication

Cooperative attitude

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 207 days DATE REVISED: DEC 15, 2015

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $15.25 Minimum $20.34 Maximum PAY GRADE: PS1

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The School Receptionist/Clerk is responsible for answering telephone calls, greeting visitors and referring visitors to appropriate office.

QUALIFICATIONS

TEA certification requirements High School Graduate or GED Excellent typing skills Computer Skills

Evidence of course work in English, typing and/or business course applicable to the position

Competence in basic office procedures

Ability to communicate effectively, develop a pleasant working relationship with other employed personnel, and maintain a cordial attitude with the public and students

Maintain a cooperative attitude

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Operates the school switchboard and takes appropriate messages when necessary.
• Types forms as needed.
• Greets all visitors and directs them to the appropriate office.
• Answers questions posed by visitors or by callers regarding general operations of the school.
• Helps receive and distribute all mail received by the school.
• Files correspondence or other records in a prescribed manner according to the practice of the office.
• Input discipline reports to Region One ESC computers as directed.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone, computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending pulling and pushing ; repetitive hand motions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.