Receptionist - School

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST SCHOOL

CALENDAR:2611H - FT - 12 MONTH)

SALARY:
GRADE 109 (
SUPPORT HOURLY
)

Contribute to effective school public relations by prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and visitors, and perform clerical duties as requested.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate telephone equipment
• Ability to type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed
• Ability to work with students, parents, staff, and the general public
• Knowledge of and adherence to district policies and procedures affecting assigned work

• Greet all visitors and substitute teachers courteously, determine their needs, check appointments, and direct or escort them to the proper person
• Answer all incoming telephone calls and respond appropriately to requests for information
• Use the intercom system to call students from classes at the request of the principal
• Maintain files and records, update principal's budget and account balances
• Process a variety of forms and maintain appropriate supplies
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, sorting, distributing mail, counting and depositing money, filing, and assisting with work overflow as requested
• Order inventories and distribute supplies
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the greatest leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated: 9/12/25