Student-Focused School Front Desk Receptionist

School District of DeSoto County; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of DeSoto County DeSoto County High School in Arcadia, FL is seeking a Receptionist to handle front-desk operations, answer calls, greet visitors, and manage mail and routine clerical tasks. The role supports a busy school environment, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, assisting staff, and upholding confidentiality while delivering courteous public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to effective community relations by prompt and courteous handling of inquiries and visitors.
• Answer incoming telephone calls; determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department.
• Take and deliver messages or transfer calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable.
• Answer questions about organization and provide callers with address, directions, and other information.
• Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor visitor access and issue passes when required.
• Update appointment calendars.
• Receive, sort, and route mail.
• Maintain and route publications.
• Maintain fax machines, assist users, send faxes, and retrieve and route incoming faxes.
• Order, receive, and maintain office supplies.
• Create and print fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Perform other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Word processing

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School District of DeSoto County DeSoto County High School in Arcadia, FL is seeking a Receptionist to handle front-desk operations, answer calls, greet visitors, and manage mail and routine clerical tasks. The role supports a busy school environment, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, assisting staff, and upholding confidentiality while delivering courteous public service.