What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Front Desk Greeter - Snyder Girotti position at Bucks County Intermediate Unit?
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Front Desk Greeter is responsible for providing professional, welcoming, and efficient front door support within Snyder-Girotti Elementary School, where the Bucks IU operated multiple school age classrooms. This role is central to maintaining positive communication of all parents, school district personnel, staff, and supervisors visiting or calling the Bucks IU office.
This position supports a minimum of six Bucks IU school age classrooms located in the building. The role is reviewed annually and may be reclassified to a paraprofessional position if the need for a dedicated Greeter is no longer necessary.
Essential Functions
This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
Competencies
N/A
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work
This is a full-time, 185-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. The greeter works 7.5 hours / day and follows a 7:30am – 3:00pm schedule.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
Education And Experience
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer
The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
Primary Location
US-PA-Bristol
Work Locations
Snyder-Girotti Elementary School-School Age
Job
Administrative Support
Organization
Bucks IU Business Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Entry Level
Job Posting
Nov 18, 2025, 8:26:49 AM
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Front Desk Greeter is responsible for providing professional, welcoming, and efficient front door support within Snyder-Girotti Elementary School, where the Bucks IU operated multiple school age classrooms. This role is central to maintaining positive communication of all parents, school district personnel, staff, and supervisors visiting or calling the Bucks IU office.
This position supports a minimum of six Bucks IU school age classrooms located in the building. The role is reviewed annually and may be reclassified to a paraprofessional position if the need for a dedicated Greeter is no longer necessary.
Essential Functions
- Greets building visitors, announces visitors to building staff, directs individuals to appropriate meeting rooms
- Communicates necessary information concerning Bucks IU programs, services, and staff to the public
- Ensures site visitor log-in processes are followed by visitors to the building
- Assists with mail and delivers to school building
- Completes forms and reports for staff use
- Files papers for inventory
- Supports the implementation of school-wide events
- Assists with school operations and safety by monitoring building entrances/exits
- Supports staff in monthly safety drills
- Monitors and accounts for staff and students within building
- Handles office machine maintenance for any minor repairs needed or supplies to be ordered
- Serves as liaison between Bucks IU and Snyder Girotti Elementary School Administration and office staff in daily school activities, schedules, and transportation issues
- Provides occasional classroom support as a paraprofessional when needed, assisting staff and students under the direction of the classroom teacher and Supervisor of Special Education.
This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
Competencies
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
N/A
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work
This is a full-time, 185-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. The greeter works 7.5 hours / day and follows a 7:30am – 3:00pm schedule.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
Education And Experience
- High School Diploma required.
- Ability to work independently and within a team to accomplish goals and to problem solve
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Willing to be flexible
- Must display good coping skills
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer
The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
Primary Location
US-PA-Bristol
Work Locations
Snyder-Girotti Elementary School-School Age
Job
Administrative Support
Organization
Bucks IU Business Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Entry Level
Job Posting
Nov 18, 2025, 8:26:49 AM
