Receptionist- MS

• Position Type:
  Office Support Staff/ RECPTNST
• Date Posted: 2/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Perry Meridian Middle School

Position

Purpose:

This position is responsible for greeting and directing visitors. This position also responds to inquiries from staff, the public, parents, students, etc. by providing requested information and/or referral to other parties.

• Answers telephone system for the purpose of screening calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
• Responsible for checking in visitors by scanning their photo , issuing a visitor pass, directing them to their destination and notifying the department that their guest has arrived.
• Secure the main foyer, gym, auditorium and security doors.
• Assist in entering attendance into Skyward and check students in and out of the building for appointments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

$15.75 per hour.

8 hours per day
185 days per year

• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work well with others and prioritize workload.
• Ability to operate a switchboard.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Secretarial and Receptionist skills.
• Possess good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.
• Computer skills with Excel, Word, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Publisher and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with parents, school administrators and staff.
• Willingness to learn skills as needed.

• Seldom = Less than 25%
• Occasional = 26 to 50%
• Often = 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. (Very Frequent)
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. (Seldom)
• Ability to carry 25 pounds. (Seldom)
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. (Very Frequent)
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. (Very Frequent)
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. (Very Frequent)
• Ability to operate job-related equipment. (Very Frequent)