Front Desk Attendant

Front Desk Attendant

The Visitor Desk Attendant serves as the first point of contact for all guests entering the school. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and organized environment. Responsibilities include greeting and checking in visitors/students, answering phones, monitoring access, and supporting administrative staff with basic clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet all students, visitors, parents, and vendors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ensure all visitors follow proper sign-in and identification procedures.
• Issue visitor badges and maintain accurate visitor logs.
• Communicate with school staff regarding visitor arrivals and appointments.
• Monitor security cameras and access points.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, students, and staff in a courteous manner.
• Provide basic directions and information about school policies and procedures.
• Assist with emergency drills and procedures as needed.
• Assist security personnel during student arrival and departure.
• Maintain a clean and organized front desk area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• PA Department of Education Form 6004:
  Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification - Act 24
• PA State Police Criminal History Clearance - Act 34
• Federal Criminal History Clearance - Act 114
• Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training - Act 126
• Child Abuse Clearance - Act 151
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release - Act 168
• Tuberculosis Test/Physical

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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states.

Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.