Front Office Secretary, 11 Months/8 Hours/Day

SECRETARY-RECEPTIONIST

Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
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 Requirements
Associates degree, 48 hours of college coursework or 5 years of experience in the field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• General knowledge of standard office and receptionist procedures and the operation of the

Salary
Grade 58
Reports to
Principal
Essential Functions

• Provides general information regarding school system activities and programs to the public.
• Assists staff with other clerical duties as requested.
• Answers telephone, takes messages and makes appointments for staff.
• Greets general public and provides/assists and directs to the appropriate office.
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks including: creating fliers about school events, provide
• Greets families and staff, maintains files, orders supplies, copy and drafts correspondence.
• Directs incoming calls to proper office or department for disposition.
• Assists in entering data for staff.

internal communications with staff, have knowledge of school Ident-A-Kid sign in procedures,
have a working knowledge of Wherebus to enter field trips.

• Assists the Principal and Assistant Principal with clerical responsibilities as needed.
• Assist in coordinating substitute placement at the beginning of the day.
• Cross trained to complete the duties of Treasurer/Data Manager as needed.
• Performs other related tasks as required.
• Maintain the master calendar for school events.

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking and sitting and

occasionally requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or
crawling, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions.

SECRETARY-RECEPTIONIST

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Work has standard vision requirements.

Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this
job.