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Clarke County School District · 1 day ago

Receptionist - Elementary

Clarke County School District is seeking a School Receptionist to greet and direct visitors, respond to inquiries, and provide requested information. The role includes answering phone calls, maintaining reception area materials, and performing general clerical functions to support office operations.
Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Answers school telephone system for the purpose of responding to inquiries, transferring calls, and/or taking messages
Distributes items within the site (mail, special deliveries, packages, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to appropriate parties
Greets individuals entering the building (visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of responding to inquiries and/or directing individuals to appropriate location in accordance with established building security procedures
Maintains reception area materials and files (newsletters, event calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing resource information to visitors
Maintains building information (use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) for the purpose of providing reference information
Oversees the distribution of mail/packages to staff for the purpose of ensuring delivery to appropriate personnel
Performs general clerical functions (scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting office operations
Responds to emergency calls for the purpose of notifying appropriate parties to address immediate safety and/or security issues
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Qualification

Office equipment operationProfessional telephone etiquetteGeneral office softwareRecordkeeping practicesCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeamworkFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications
Adhering to safety practices and procedures
Promoting activities and/or events
Screening telephone calls
Using general office software applications
Perform basic math
Read a variety of manuals
Present information to others
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Professional/business telephone etiquette
Concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation
Keyboarding
Knowledge of community resources
Office equipment and technology
Personnel administration practices
Recordkeeping and record retention practices
School safety and security practices
Schedule activities and/or meetings
Gather and/or collate data
Use basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes
Operate equipment using defined methods
Work with a wide diversity of individuals
Work with similar types of data
Utilize specific, job-related equipment
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Meeting deadlines and schedules
Setting priorities
Working as part of a team
Working with detailed information/data
Making independent decisions
Attending to accuracy and detail
Adapting to changing work priorities
Analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action
Communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds
Displaying tact and courtesy
Organizing tasks
Working with frequent interruptions
Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
Significant fine finger dexterity
Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing
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Clarke County School District

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The Clarke County School District is comprised of 21 schools, with more than 12,500 students in our care.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Wesley Mellina
Chief Executive Officer of the Athens Community Career Academy
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Chris Griner, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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