School Receptionist/Clerk

Edinburg-Consolidated-Independent-School-District; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD invites applications for a School Receptionist/Clerk. The role answers calls, greets visitors, and directs them to the appropriate office. Requires TEA certifications, high school diploma or GED, excellent typing, and basic computer skills.

Primary duties include handling the switchboard, typing forms, distributing mail, and inputting discipline reports per Region One ESC systems. Position is non-exempt and part of a 207-day work year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; TEA certification may be required.
• Excellent typing skills and basic computer literacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public.
• Maintain a cooperative and cordial attitude in the workplace.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates the school switchboard and takes messages as needed.
• Types forms as required.
• Greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate office.
• Answers questions from visitors or callers about school operations.
• Receives and distributes mail received by the school.
• Files correspondence according to office practices.
• Inputs discipline reports to Region One ESC computers.
• Performs duties safely to avoid injuries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent typing skills

Computer Skills

Effective communication

Cooperative attitude

Education

High School Graduate or GED

TEA certification requirements

Tools

Office software

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edinburg CISD

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:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

• 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.

Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail], Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone] .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las pol�ticas de no discriminaci�n Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail], Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone] .