Job Title: Receptionist @ MS

Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Reports to: Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: Clerical/Paraprofessional - 02
MINIMUM SALARY: $ 24,960

DUTY DAYS: 192 days per year

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under direct supervision of the Principal to provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the campus office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to operate multi-line phone system

Experience:

• One year clerical experience in office setting

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Reception and Phones:

• Receives and directs incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greets and directs campus visitors, maintains visitor log, and issues visitor passes when required.
• Assists parents in checking students in and out of school.
• Assists with scheduling or teacher conferences as required.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail, messages, documents, and other deliveries.
• Assists with the receipt and distribution of student materials, including homework requests and grade reports.
• Assists with preparation of materials for mailing, including preparing labels, stuffing envelopes, etc.
• Maintains computerized files using personal computer, including reports, employee roster, and mailing list.
• Serves as primary staff and student attendance monitor.
• Prepares attendance reports for principal.
• Gathers staff Absent from Duty Forms, substitute requests, doctor excuses student absences and early dismissals, etc.
• Assists secretary with paraprofessional timekeeping, in and out punches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Continuous sitting and standing.

Equipment Used:

Multi-line phone system and FAX machine, personal computer, copy machine and other office equipment.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER