PHHS Receptionist 2026-2027Paradise Education Center (Paradise Schools / Paradise Honors)

TITLE:  HIGH SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of office procedures and be proficient in use of computer.
• Must have the ability to deal with students, staff, and parents in a pleasant and effective manner.
• CPR and first aid training
• Multitask in a high volume office setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Paragon may find appropriately acceptable.

REPORTS TO:  Principal 

JOB GOALS:  

• Interact in a positive and timely manner with staff, students, and parents and courteously provide necessary assistance.
• Help keep office organized and records maintained on a daily basis.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist parents/students daily.
• Respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
• Receive, label, and notify students of drop-offs and deliveries.
• Check in & verify all visitors & volunteers.
• Collect and distribute daily mail to the appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate student parking applications, permits, and parking assignments.
• Coordinate district bus transportation and related communications.
• Collect and process school and athletic fees.
• Provide backup support to the administrative and health aides as needed.
• Check in substitute teachers each morning.
• Monitor and process student tardies and late check-ins throughout the school day.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional front office, including forms, conference rooms, bulletin boards, teacher mailboxes, waiting areas, and kitchen spaces.
• Schedule and manage conference room reservations as needed.
• Monitor and maintain administrative and business office supplies, submitting orders through the print shop.
• Performs other responsibilities as may be assigned by the appropriate principal.
• Manage and maintain staff Centegix safety badges.
• Support campus safety drills and maintain required safety documentation.
• Update school campus & evacuation maps with names/phone numbers.
• Maintain student loaner chromebook checkouts/checkout documents.
• Complete end of day deposits for the office.
• Manage workroom printers (order toner/paper & replenish daily).
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the appropriate principal.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS:

• Proactive self-starter.  A strong sense of taking the initiative, moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and /or how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while remaining humble; avoid excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Always looking for more.  More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Sound judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions. 

THESE STATEMENTS SHOULD TRULY RESONATE WITH YOU:

• "Yes, that is possible.  Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
• "I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
• "I have not done that before, but I can do it."

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Per Paradise Schools calendar. Hours determined by site - 6:45am-3:15pm.

EVALUATION:  Annually at a minimum by Principal