Temp: Receptionist (School Security)

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a Temp: Receptionist for School Security in Annapolis, MD. The role greets visitors, screens inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate office.

Strong calmness under pressure is required to diffuse tense situations while performing clerical tasks. Responsibilities include managing the security check-in, answering general questions for the Board of Education, maintaining schedules, and providing backup clerical support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Experience: None.
• Proficient in polite, professional, and effective visitor handling.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and signs in using the security system.
• Directs visitors to correct offices and staff.
• Answers general questions for the Board of Education.
• Maintains daily schedules for timely directions.
• Assists in monitoring the Fluency Interpreter system.
• Handles calls and routes them to staff.

Skills

Polite communication

Professional demeanor

Conflict de-escalation

Memory for names and locations

Diversity awareness

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video/Web Conferencing

Job description

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Student Support Services - Central Office - Annapolis, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Temp: Receptionist (School Security)

Job Details

Job ID: 5962799

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Temp: Receptionist

JOB SUMMARY Greets visitors in a pleasant and professional manner whether on the telephone or in person. Queries all visitors to accurately ascertain the nature of their visit and direct them to the correct office/person in an expeditious manner. Must be able to remain calm in situations where a visitor/called may be upset, while also attempting to diffuse the situation. Performs a variety of clerical support tasks.

• Politely greets and signs-in visitors utilizing the computerized security system. Directs visitors to the appropriate office/department. Handles visitors/employees with kindness, respect, and expediency.
• Answers questions of a general non-technical nature for the Board of Education.
• Maintains and references daily schedules to ensure all parents and children get where they need to be in a timely manner.
• Helps to monitor and alerts of any problematic situations with the Fluency Interpreter system.
• Identifies those situations in which the person may be upset and queries them in a helpful manner so as to attempt to diffuse the situation, while accurately ascertaining the nature of their visit and directing them to the appropriate office/staff.
• Acts promptly and with good judgment under stressful situations.
• Maintains appropriate logs/records.
• Maintains the location telephone directory and makes changes/updates as they occur. Answers and transfers incoming calls to requested staff, departments, and/or schools.
• Directs visitors to personnel applications and/or informational forms/literature to expedite their visit.
• Provides regular backup assistance to other clerical office personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to deal politely, professionally, and effectively with all visitors and fellow employees.
• Ability to tactfully handle upset persons under stress diplomatically and in a calm and efficient manner.
• Ability to remember names, locations, and functions of the various offices and personnel served by the Board of Education.
• Ability to display a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to identify emergencies and to use good judgment in the prompt placing and receiving of telephone calls.
• Ability to handle sensitive, and confidential employee information and an understanding of responsibility to ensure confidentiality and security of confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

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Approved Date: 7/10/2019 Established Date: 7/10/2019 Title Code: Y00142 Title: RECEPTIONIST: TEMPORARY Alternate Title: Receptionist Temporary Reports to Generic: Various Managers Reports to Specific:

ORGANIZATION

Division: Varies Business Unit: Department: Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: 0 Days Worked: FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade:

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Essential Job: Months Worked: Hours Worked: Job Family: Administrative and Office Support Sub-Function: Office/Staff Support Position Type: Temporary, as-needed

Job Categories

Support Staff > Receptionist

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact:Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsDivision of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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