Bilingual Receptionist - Bowie Elementary

Primary Purpose:

Under moderate supervision, respond to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and the public; provide requested information and/or referral to the appropriate parties; direct visitors; and provide general clerical support.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to operate multi-line phone system
• Effective public relations, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations
• Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance
• Bilingual preferred

Experience:

• One year of clerical experience in an office setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Reception and Phones

• Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greet visitors (e.g. public, parents, students, substitutes, vendors, etc.) respond to their inquiries and/or direct them to appropriate personnel in accordance with district policies and procedures regarding building security.
• Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes.
• Respond to emergency calls and notify appropriate parties to address immediate safety and/or security issues.
• Receive deliveries and disseminate materials and information to the appropriate parties.

Other

• Provide clerical assistance as needed.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; multi-line phone system

Posture: Continuous sitting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including reaching. Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Reception desk in the administrative/central office

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Corsicana ISD (CISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment should contact the CISD Director of Human Resources, the district Title IX coordinator. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the CISD Transition Coordinator, the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to the Superintendent at the Lee Education Center 2200 W. 4th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110, phone (903) 874-7441.