Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical
Date Posted: 5/20/2025
Location: Early Learning Center, 4201 W 93rd St, Oak Lawn
District: Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
Title: Receptionist AM (7:00AM to 12:00PM)
Job Requirements The Receptionist supports the Principal(s) and staff in the day-to-day operations of the school and/or program. This position is highly visible and will be greeting visitors to the building on a regular basis.
Frequent public contacts in person, by telephone, or email require the application of established policies and procedures, but questions are referred to higher-level authority when a procedure has not been established. Other duties may include maintenance of confidential student records, direct contact with students, parents/guardians, and support staff at a school site. This position will require a wide variety of clerical tasks, which may require the use of various technology.
Job Qualifications - High School Diploma
- Previous office experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and friendly disposition
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Word processing and computer skills
Our Mission The mission of School District 123 is "Learning Today for a Successful Tomorrow."
Direct Supervisor Director of EC Center
May receive assignments from designated personnel as required or assist with special projects as assigned by the school administration.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.
- Demonstrate support of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Strategic Plan
- Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
- May include record keeping, data-base management, document preparation, customer service, communication, and site support
- Assist administrator and other staff in planning and preparing for meetings, inservices, conferences, and workshops
- May assist in the development of office procedures
- May apply knowledge of modern office methods, equipment, and practices: including letter and report writing, receptionist and telephone etiquette, and filing systems; correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- May handle incoming and outgoing mail
- Insure appropriate security and safety methods are employed within the office
- May organize office workflow to meet deadlines
- Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
- Utilize time management techniques to organize and prioritize work
- Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job
Terms of Employment Hours/Day: See Collective Bargaining Agreement
Months/Year: See Collective Bargaining Agreement
Salary: See the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Support Staff Council
Evaluation Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.