School Receptionist​/Clerk

Reports to: Campus Principal
Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled
Location: Vela High School
Salary Range: $15.25 - $20.34 (PS1 grade)
Work Year: 207 days

The School Receptionist/Clerk is responsible for answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, and referring visitors to the appropriate office.

• TEA certification requirements
• High School Graduate or GED
• Excellent typing skills
• Computer skills
• Evidence of coursework in English, typing and/or business applicable to the position
• Competence in basic office procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, develop pleasant working relationships with personnel, and maintain a cordial attitude with the public and students
• Maintain a cooperative attitude

• Operates the school switchboard and takes appropriate messages when necessary.
• Types forms as needed.
• Greets all visitors and directs them to the appropriate office.
• Answers questions posed by visitors or callers regarding general operations of the school.
• Helps receive and distribute all mail received by the school.
• Files correspondence or other records in a prescribed manner according to the practice of the office.
• Inputs discipline reports to Region One ESC computers as directed.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Telephone
• Computer
• Printer
• Typewriter
• Calculator
• Copier
• Fax machine

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Repetitive hand motions.