Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

POSITION TITLE: District Receptionist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Prepared by: Date:

Approved by: Date:

SUMMARY: Operates a multi-line switchboard to direct incoming calls and assists visitors to the District Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Þ Staffs district switchboard and reception area. Answers and forwards calls to proper areas. Takes and relays messages when necessary.

Þ Greets visitors, gives directions to offices and helps them in any way possible.

Þ Gives applications for employment, NTE, etc.

Þ Mails application packages.

Þ Stuffs, folds, separates, counts, labels and prepares bulk mailings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to effectively deal with the public both in person and on the phone.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees, the general public and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to pass a District typing test. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. Employee must be able to distinguish the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is continuously interacting with the public and staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.