Receptionist-Middle School

Receptionist-Middle School

Clarke County School District – Clarke Middle School, Athens, Georgia

Job : 5704621

Final date to receive applications: Jun 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Position Summary:

The School Receptionist is responsible for warmly greeting and efficiently directing visitors, answering questions from staff and guests at the school, and providing detailed information or directing inquiries to the appropriate parties.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/License:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance

Work Experience:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Skills-based

Competencies:

operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; adhering to safety practices and procedures; promoting activities and/or events; screening telephone calls; using general office software applications.

Knowledge-based

Competencies:

basic math, read a variety of manuals, present information to others; understanding complex, multi-step instructions; professional/business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar, spelling, punctuation; keyboarding; knowledge of community resources; office equipment and technology; personnel administration practices; recordkeeping and record retention; school safety and security practices.

Ability-based

Competencies:

schedule activities, gather collation data, use basic job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others; work with data; operate equipment; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines; set priorities; work as a team; analyze issues and determine actions; adapt to changing priorities; etc.

• Answers school telephone system for the purpose of responding to inquiries, transferring calls, and/or taking messages.
• Distributes items within the site (mail, special deliveries, packages, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to appropriate parties.
• Greets individuals entering the building (visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of responding to inquiries and/or directing individuals to appropriate location in accordance with established building security procedures.
• Maintains reception area materials and files (newsletters, event calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing resource information to visitors.
• Maintains building information (use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) for the purpose of providing reference information.
• Oversees the distribution of mail/packages to staff for the purpose of ensuring delivery to appropriate personnel.
• Performs general clerical functions (scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting office operations.
• Responds to emergency calls for the purpose of notifying appropriate parties to address immediate safety and/or security issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

Vision: –

Hearing: –

Speech: –

Upper Body Mobility: –

Strength:
Some lifting

Environmental requirements: –

Mental Requirements: –

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:
Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing.

It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational…