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Receptionist

Company:
Jackson Public Schools, MS
Location:
Jackson, MS
Posted:
May 11, 2026
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Description:

Receptionist

Qualifications

High school graduate with courses in English and typing

Previous experience in public contact work

Proficiency in oral communication

Ability to deal with the public with tact and diplomacy

Reports To

Executive Director of Public Engagement

Supervises

N/A

Job Goal

To contribute to effective school public relations by prompt and courteous handling of all telephone calls, inquiries, and visitors.

Essential Functions

Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, and directs them to the appropriate department.

Handles all telephone calls discreetly and professionally.

Responds appropriately to requests for information.

Immediately reports the presence of any suspicious activity or unusual behavior on the part of visitors.

Maintains an attractive and comfortable reception area that includes a reading table stocked with current school district publications and periodicals of general interest.

Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification:

Receptionist

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

A

Days Employed:

230 per school year

Range:

$12.50 per hour

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

751016 (Secretary/Clerical)

JPSD Job Position Title:

N5358

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