Receptionist-Logan County High School

Receptionist

RECEPTIONIST
Logan County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
REPORTS TO: Principal
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED: Board Order #79, 2-10-15
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, to operate a console telephone or private branch telephone switchboard; to act as a receptionist, answering inquiries and providing routine information; to sort, route, and process intra-district and United States mail; and to do other related work as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate a console telephone or private branch telephone switchboard receiving incoming calls and making proper connections.
Answer routine inquiries for the general public and assist them by providing directions to offices and persons from whom they may receive assistance.
May take and transmit messages.
May sort, collate, and distribute materials.
May post records and develop files.
Review newspapers and clip articles about the District.
May type lists, bulletins, reports, and routine correspondence.
Perform a variety of routine clerical functions, including the operation of modern equipment and machines.
Arrange console or switchboard to receive night connections.
May maintain the District conference and meeting room schedule and calendar.
May place and maintain a record of long distance calls, and may reconcile monthly telephone statements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Public contact procedures, strategies, and techniques;
Modern office practices and procedures;
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
Standard office machines and equipment, including computer terminals and micro-computers.
Ability to:
Effectively and efficiently operate a private branch telephone switchboard;
Perform a variety of routine clerical work using a computer terminal, micro-computer, and other standard office equipment;
Type or keyboard at a net corrected speed of 40 words per minute;
Deal with the public and the general educational community in a tactful and courteous manner;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
RECEPTIONIST
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This type of work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Experience:
One year of general clerical experience, including telephone switchboard and
public contact duties.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.