GLENPOOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: District Receptionist

Reports to: Director of Educational Support Services

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt

Calendar: 10 month

SUMMARY: Serves as the receptionist at our main district office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

• Answers phone, responds to routine questions, schedules appointments and routes calls to appropriate persons
• Serves as confidential assistant to district-level administrators
• Prepares routine correspondence such as letter and memos, reports, forms, etc.
• Opens mail and distributes accordingly
• Works closely with the faculty and must have a good working relationship with faculty, staff and students 
• Works with various software applications, entering and retrieving data as needed
• Accessible to students and parents for education-related purposes
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  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 ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  HS diploma or GED and at least one (1) year general office work and/or training preferred; basic computer skills to include a working knowledge of word processing and databases preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  None 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to operate office machines and personal computer and related software.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demanded 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.

“While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee will occasionally reach with hands and arms and will frequently repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion when typing.  Employee will frequently interact with other staff members.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.  The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, such as boxes of paper.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.”

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“The noise level in this environment is usually moderate, although it can vary depending on daily activity.”