Junior High Receptionist

Secondary Campus Receptionist

Under close supervision provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the campus office.

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient keyboarding skills, effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions, ability to operate multi-line phone system

Experience: One year receptionist/clerical experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Reception and Phones:

• Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greet and direct campus visitors. Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes.
• Assist parents in checking students in and out of school.
• Prepare and distribute student identification cards, bus passes, and parking stickers.
• Assist with the receipt and distribution of student materials, including homework requests.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, documents, and other deliveries.

Other:

• Under direction of campus administration assign tasks to students scheduled as office aides.
• Provide clerical assistance as needed including assisting with the scheduling of appointments.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Santa Fe Independent School District