Receptionist, School (Desert Meadows)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer high school diploma, or equivalent. Bilingual preferred.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

To provide friendly and efficient receptionist services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Answers multi-line telephone system for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
2. Provide a positive district image for all visitors and personnel who desire information and/or services.
3. Greets public, parents, students, vendors, etc. for the purpose of responding to their inquiries and/or escorting/directing them to appropriate personnel.
4. Provide assistance in routine departmental office activities.
5. Distributes a variety of items within the site (e.g. special delivery and overnight mail/packages, messages, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
6. Maintains materials and information within reception area (e.g. notices, marquee, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to employees and visitors.
7. Assist with student enrollments and withdrawls when needed.
8. Manage student record request.
9. Cover for behavior monitor, attendance clerk, and health associate.
10. Manage parental consent title compact and medical forms.
11. Perform other job duties assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
2. Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
3. Understand, multi-step written and oral instructions.
4. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
6. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
7. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
8. Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
9. Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
10. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
11. Ethics - Treats people with respect.
12. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
13. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
14. Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
2. Ability to write correspondence.
3. Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

1. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and district software, and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
2. The ability to type 50 wpm.
3. Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
4. Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
2. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
4. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Ten-month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
2. FLSA: Non-Exempt
3. Part Time Employee Benefits: employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION:

1. Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Primary Location: Desert Meadows Elementary School

Shift Type: Part-Time (FTE .7375)

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Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, December 11, 2020 12:00 AM
(Mountain Standard Time)