Receptionist - Hayesville Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Principal
Terms of Employment: 10 months
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Salary: Starting at $15/hour plus job experience increase

Position Summary Performs administrative support work providing assistance to the public and receiving and routing calls to the proper person; preparing and maintaining files and records and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Principal. Qualification and Special Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of standard office and receptionist procedures, operation of the office phone system, and functions/activities of the public school system.
• Ability to speak clearly as well as understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to operate standard office, computer and word processing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, associates, vendors, and the general public.

Essential Duties:

• Greets families and staff, maintains files, orders supplies, copy and drafts correspondence.
• Greets the general public and provides/assists and directs to the appropriate office.
• Answers telephone, takes messages and makes appointments for staff.
• Directs incoming calls to proper office or department for disposition.
• Provides general information regarding school system activities and programs to the public.
• Assists in entering data for staff.
• Assists staff with other clerical duties as requested.
• Perform a variety of office tasks including creating fliers about school events, providing internal communications with staff, have knowledge of school Ident-A-Kid sign in procedures, maintain and complete monthly absence data entry for payroll processing.
• Maintain the master calendar for school events.
• Assist in coordinating substitute placement at the beginning of the day.
• Cross train to complete the duties of Bookkeeper/Data Manager as needed.
• Assists the bookkeeper with fund collection as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrators.

Full Time Employee Benefits Available:

• Leave time accrued depending on employment terms and years employed.
• State Employees Health Plan - Aetna
  • Employee 70/30 plan at an employee cost of $25 to $85 per month
  • Employee 80/20 plan at an employee cost of $50 to $110 per month
  • Dependent, Spouse and Family Coverage options are available
• Dental Insurance
  • Employee Coverage at NO COST
  • Dependent, Spouse and Family Coverage options are available
• Membership in the NC Teachers and Employee State Retirement Systems
• Other Insurance and Benefits Options Available
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Confinement Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Teladoc