School Receptionist

Position Type:
Classified School Staff/School Receptionist

Date Posted:
7/28/2026

Location:
Smith Middle School

Date Available:
08/07/2026


Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools

Job Description

Job Title: School Receptionist

Salary Schedule: Classified; CHCCS Salary Page

Reports To: School Principal

Salary Grade: 101

Work Location: Smith Middle School

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: 11 Month Position

Position Summary

The goal of the Receptionist is to contribute to effective school-public relations by prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and visitors.

Essential Duties

• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, checks appointments, and directs and escorts them to the proper person
• Answers office telephone and responds appropriately to requests for information
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable reception area which includes a reading table stocked with current school district publications and periodicals of general interest
• Reports immediately the presence in the building of any visitor who bypasses the reception desk or any suspicious activity or unusual behavior on the part of visitors
• Receives and distributes mail to appropriate persons
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Typing, filing and other secretarial skills
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful and effective manner
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing and repetitive motion
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Disclosure

This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.