School Receptionist

Woodstock , United States
full-time

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Handle all incoming communications and visitors to the school while maintaining accurate records and supporting the administrative staff in a busy environment.
As a Receptionist with The Menta Education Group, you will handle all incoming communications and visitors to the school as well as maintain current and accurate records. Location: Menta Academy Woodstock Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10-Mo 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
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is helpful, but not required
  • Must be comfortable around students with behavioral and social-emotional needs
  • 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:
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
  • 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.
  • Menta Academy Woodstock serves grades PK – 12+ and 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 Education 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.

    Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

    The Menta Education 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 Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

    We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for high-risk youth. Our mandate is to be the recognized national leader in serving high-risk youth in educational a...

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    $28,000 – $45,000 per year
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