Receptionist

Terrell I.S.D. Job Description Terrell Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer No person shall, on the basis of national origin, race, gender, creed, religion, age, or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment consideration, or selection for full or part-time professional positions in the Terrell Independent School District. In accordance with Terrell ISD Board Policy DC (Local) the following position is posted: Job Title: Receptionist Work Days: 182 Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: According to TISD Salary Schedule

Dept./School: Herman Furlough Middle School Start Date: Until Filled Contact Person: Jasmine Castaneda Human Resources Specialist Primary Purpose: Under direct supervision provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the campus office. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Bilingual required Proficient keyboarding skills Effective organization, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to follow written instructions Ability to operate multi-line phone system Experience: One year clerical experience in office setting Major Responsibilities and Duties: Reception and Phones

1. Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages and route to appropriate staff.
2. Greet and direct campus visitors.
3. Assist parents in checking students in and out of school.
4. Receive, sort and distribute mail, messages, documents and other deliveries.
5. Assist with the receipt and distribution of student materials, including homework requests.
6. Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes. Other
7. Assist with preparation of materials for mailing, including preparing labels, stuffing envelopes, etc.
8. Maintain computerized files using personal computer including reports, employee roster and mailing lists.
9. Assist with the scheduling of teacher conferences.
10. Provide clerical assistance as needed.
11. Maintain confidentiality.
12. Maintain friendly customer service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
13. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
14. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communications (i.e., email, written, and verbal)
15. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned
16. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Multi-line phone system, personal computer, fax machine. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Continuous sitting. Daily in person attendance is an essential function for this position. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Application Procedures District Employees:
17. Complete an internal application online at https://www.applitrack.com/terrellisd/onlineapp/ a. You may attach an updated resume b. You may attach a letter of interest addressing how your background and experience relate to the position's responsibilities and qualifications
18. Other credentials as applicable Outside Applicants:
19. Online Application https://www.applitrack.com/terrellisd/onlineapp a. You may attach a resume and a letter of interest addressing how your background and experience relate to the position's responsibilities and qualifications b. Other credentials as applicable
20. Official transcript(s) will be requested after a recommendation for hire is received Terrell ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Melissa Nichols; Executive Director of Human Resources 700 North Catherine Street Terrell, Texas 75160 Office Number: 972-563-7504 Email: melissa.nichols@terrellisd.org