Receptionist (2024-25 School Year)

Receptionist (2024-25 School Year)

Leavenworth U.S.D. #453 • www.usd453.org

Title: Receptionist

Hours: M-F 7:45-4:15

Reports to: Parents as Teachers Staff- Virtual School Staff and Building Administrator

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made).

• Two years experience as a secretary.

• Demonstrated typing and filing skills.

• Experience in using various computers and computer programs.

• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

The Receptionist Secretary provides office and clerical support to assist with the efficient

operation of the building. To accomplish these tasks- the Receptionist Secretary works

closely with patrons- staff- and administration.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to coordinate office and clerical support to assist with the efficient operation of the school.

• Ability to ensure all activities conforms to district guidelines.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.

• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner- meeting deadlines as assigned.

• Ability to operate all equipment appropriately as required.

• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing- and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue.

• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments- with numerous interruptions.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time efficiently and courteously.

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to screen visitors and telephone calls- directing them to the appropriate person/department.

• Ability to screen and route incoming mail.

• Ability to compose- type- and copy correspondence- reports- bulletins- records- and other materials.

• Ability to obtain and organize pertinent data as needed.

• Ability to maintain an orderly filing system.

• Ability to schedule appointments- make travel arrangements- and assemble material for meetings.

• Ability to assist in planning meeting agendas- and assist in preparing meeting summaries.

• Ability to assist with enrollment.

• Ability to assist with preparing student and staff awards.

• Ability to order- receive- and distribute supplies.

• Ability to place orders for materials according to the current budget- verify quantities delivered- and distribute to staff.

• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.

• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative- courteous- and timely manner.

• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.

• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

• Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Pre-Employment/Yearly Requirements: Employee shall meet all the pre-employment and yearly requirements as specified in the Policies of the Board of Education.

Term of Employment: At will.

Salary: $11.25/hr- based on the USD #453 Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt; Hourly

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board of Education Policy.

https://leavenworth453.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3142

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Employer Information

Leavenworth is the first city in the State of Kansas and blends the best of urban proximity to hometown living. Leavenworth is nestled in the rolling hills on the west bank of the Missouri River, only minutes away from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. It is an exciting time in Leavenworth with facility expansion and upgrades taking place as a result of the community`s support of a $36.7 million bond issue.

Leavenworth schools offer greater diversity than many schools in the area due in part to the international officers attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth and the Foreign Exchange Program. Enrollment in the district is approximately 4,000 students. Leavenworth has modern and technology-embedded classrooms structured with three PreK-4th grade elementary schools, a 5th-6th grade intermediate & 7th-8th middle school educational campus, and a 9th-12th grade high school. Leavenworth High School boasts the oldest and most successful JROTC in the country, 16 AP classes, more military service academy appointments than any school in the area, and more than 50 clubs/sports/activities in which students may participate. Come join us in preparing every student for success in every classroom, every day.