Job Description
As an Office Manager with The Menta Education Group, you will handle all incoming communications and visitors to the school as well as maintain current and accurate records.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar
Responsibilities
Answer, screen and direct all incoming telephone calls
Fax documents, make copies, and sort and deliver mail
Handle incoming and outgoing package shipments
Greet and direct visitors
Maintain office supplies
Maintain up-to-date student records
Contact parents and inform school districts when student is absent
Maintain staff daily time records
Perform accounts receivable function for school
Prepare payroll information for school staff
Prepare Workers' Compensation reports as required
Assist corporate staff with additional duties as needed
Qualifications
Must be comfortable working in a busy fast-paced school environment
Must be comfortable around students with behavioral and social-emotional needs
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred, but not required
Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record-keeping
Knowledge of modern business communications and grammar, including style and format of letters and memorandum
Demonstrated experience with Paylocity or similar software preferred
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in use of Google Docs
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
Please refer to the "Administrative Support" section for this position's category
About Our School
The staff at Menta Academy Marion is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
