School Receptionist/Clerk

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The School Receptionist/Clerk is responsible for answering telephone calls, greeting visitors and referring visitors to appropriate office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TEA certification requirements

High School Graduate or GED

Excellent typing skills

Computer Skills

Evidence of course work in English, typing and/or business course applicable to the position

Competence in basic office procedures

Ability to communicate effectively, develop a pleasant working relationship with other employed personnel, and maintain a cordial attitude with the public and students

Maintain a cooperative attitude

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Operates the school switchboard and takes appropriate messages when necessary.
• Types forms as needed.
• Greets all visitors and directs them to the appropriate office.
• Answers questions posed by visitors or by callers regarding general operations of the school .
• Helps receive and distribute all mail received by the school.
• Files correspondence or other records in a prescribed manner according to the practice of the office.
• Input discipline reports to Region One ESC computers as directed.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone, computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending pulling and pushing ; repetitive hand motions

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.