Receptionist / Secretary (Elementary School)
- Hinds County School District
- Byram, Mississippi
- Full Time
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST (SCHOOL BUILDING)***
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
- Minimum high school education with further training in secretarial skills
- Strong public relations skills
- Ability to handle multiple office assignments
- Proficiency in typing
- Must be able to pass a typing (40 wpm) and proofreading test
- Computer and word processing skills
- Must demonstrate proficiency in word processing software
- Proficiency in oral and written communication
- Loyalty and discretion
- Clerical duties as assigned
- Proficient in the use of voicemail and e mail
**REPORTS TO:** Principal
**SUPERVISES:**
N/A
**JOB SUMMARY:**
To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
**
- Types correspondence including memoranda, letters, and reports.
- Answers and directs telephone calls from principals, teachers, parents, and the general public.
- Responds to complaints and requests for information.
- Processes incoming requests for information and assistance.
- Maintains accurate and complete records and reports.
- Operates a variety of office equipment including photocopier, facsimile machine, and computer.
- Collects and prepares payroll information.
- Processes forms and internal paperwork.
- Types and copies forms, reports, and other documents.
- Prepares special reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
- Coordinates activities with other departments, schools, the public, and outside agencies.
- Exhibits professionalism in all on-the-job interactions.
- Inputs and retrieves data and text, including STI and MSIS data as assigned.
- Organizes and maintains disk storage and filing.
- Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
- Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
- Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.
**EVALUATION: **
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
- Minimum high school education with further training in secretarial skills
- Strong public relations skills
- Ability to handle multiple office assignments
- Proficiency in typing
- Must be able to pass a typing (40 wpm) and proofreading test
- Computer and word processing skills
- Must demonstrate proficiency in word processing software
- Proficiency in oral and written communication
- Loyalty and discretion
- Clerical duties as assigned
- Proficient in the use of voicemail and e mail
**REPORTS TO:** Principal
**SUPERVISES:**
N/A
**JOB SUMMARY:**
To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
**
- Types correspondence including memoranda, letters, and reports.
- Answers and directs telephone calls from principals, teachers, parents, and the general public.
- Responds to complaints and requests for information.
- Processes incoming requests for information and assistance.
- Maintains accurate and complete records and reports.
- Operates a variety of office equipment including photocopier, facsimile machine, and computer.
- Collects and prepares payroll information.
- Processes forms and internal paperwork.
- Types and copies forms, reports, and other documents.
- Prepares special reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
- Coordinates activities with other departments, schools, the public, and outside agencies.
- Exhibits professionalism in all on-the-job interactions.
- Inputs and retrieves data and text, including STI and MSIS data as assigned.
- Organizes and maintains disk storage and filing.
- Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
- Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
- Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.
**EVALUATION: **
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
Job ID: 477912652
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2025
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