Job Description
Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary
Date Posted: 10/15/2025
Location: PAGE HIGH SCHOOL
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Title:
SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST Reports to:
PRINCIPAL FLSA status:
NON-EXEMPT Supervisor duties:
NONE Classification:
CLASSIFED Approved on:
10/14/2025 Position Summary:
The School Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for the school, providing a warm, professional, and efficient front desk service to students, parents, staff, and visitors. This role is crucial in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the school by managing communications, administrative tasks, and maintaining a welcoming and safe environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Reception & Front Desk Duties: - Greet visitors, parents, students, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
- Manage the school's front desk and waiting area to ensure it is tidy and welcoming.
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and emails.
- Monitor visitor access and maintain security by following sign-in procedures.
- Distribute messages, post, deliveries, and information to appropriate staff or departments.
Administrative Support: - Assist with student attendance recording and reporting.
- Provide general clerical support including filing, photocopying, scanning, and data entry.
Health & Safety: - Follow procedures in the case of emergencies, including fire drills and lockdowns.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and visitor management protocols.
Event & School Support: - Support enrolment and admissions processes when needed
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Student Management Software, and Google Suite
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Calm, professional, and positive demeanor under pressure.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :
Education & Experience: Required: - High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: - Previous experience in a receptionist, customer service, or school administration role preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb, sit, stand, bend, and walk. The employee would be required to carry up to 20 pounds safely and could occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
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