Receptionist - High School

Northwest School District R1•Cedar Hill, MO

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for all school campus visitors and plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of the school’s educational and administrative office. This role is responsible for projecting a positive image of the school community and maintaining a safe, accessible, positive, and inviting office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Prior experience/training with computer operations and software programs.
Ability to demonstrate quality written and computer skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively is required.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations to balance assigned budget items, invoices, bills, purchase orders and other related items.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.
Ability to solve problems and effectively manage time for efficient operations.
Ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.
Demonstrate organizational ability.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, accessible, positive, and inviting office environment for all members of the school community.
Maintain organization of school's main office and main lobby area.
Greet all visitors courteously, determine their needs, check appointments and direct/escort them to the proper person.
Coordinate school substitutes and class coverage for teacher absences.
Make building-wide overhead announcements for bus changes, after-school activity cancellations, etc.
Maintain organization of building supply room, submit orders to building administrative assistant.
Closely monitor the school's student information system pertaining to restricted pick-ups, custody arrangements, restraining orders, etc.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Board policy, State and Federal laws for office, staff and student matters at all times.
Maintain, create, and submit necessary records/reports using the student information system.
Classify, sort, and file correspondence, mail and other related data.
Submit and track maintenance work orders for staff.
Convert source documents into computer-acceptable formats.
Manage homework pick-up for students absent three (3) days or longer.
Duplicate, copy and print school system forms and reports.
Update and maintain staff and building emergency information.
Maintain a school telephone directory and associated information for the automated phone contact system.
Maintain current class lists and rosters.
Assist in the dissemination of various communication formats including email, phone chains, paper copies, and related materials.
Answer phones, take and route messages, and respond appropriately to requests for information.
Monitor and assist in the maintenance of office equipment.
Other related duties as assigned by the Administration.