Receptionist; 0.5 FTE - Edna Brewer Middle School (2026-27)

In-House Vacancy

Internal candidates only: Due to union restrictions, this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first 5 days following the posted date. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered during this time period.

Basic function: Perform a variety of proficient, routine duties requiring good communication skills, specialized knowledge and responsible public contact, greet the public, provide information to the appropriate person or office; answer telephones, and assist others; provide or verify information as directed.

Representative duties: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements)

• Perform a variety of proficient, routine duties requiring good communication skills, specialized knowledge and responsible public contact; greet the public; provide information to the appropriate person or office; answer telephones and assist others; provide or verify information as directed.
• Provide excellent customer service by establishing positive relationships with representatives from external organizations, the District and the general public.
• Process and prepare requests for information or records following District policies and other applicable laws.
• Communicate effectively with District personnel, members of the public, and others to coordinate projects and provide timely information and assistance.
• Operate a computer to enter, update, and access a variety of records and information into various computer software programs; operate various telephone systems and other office equipment.
• Follow instructions and perform work within the scope of the assignment; exercise good judgment in handling problems which may arise.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications training, education and experience: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of relevant experience. Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

Knowledge of: proficient, routine office duties, records, procedures, computers and other equipment; basic record-keeping techniques; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; telephone techniques, systems and etiquette; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; good communication skills and techniques; District policies, applicable sections of the State Education Code and other laws and regulations.

Ability to: perform a variety of proficient, routine duties; communicate clearly; interpret District policies, and other laws, rules, policies and procedures; understand and follow oral and written directions; work independently as required; operate telephone systems, computers and other office equipment; meet schedules and time lines; work cooperatively with others; maintain records; analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action; complete work accurately and as directed with many interruptions.

Working conditions environment: Office environment; constant interruptions. Physical demands: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to file a variety of documents; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, or bending at the waist to retrieve or store records or files; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; lifting light objects.