School Receptionist

The Menta Education Group; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Receptionist for its Eunice, Louisiana location. You will manage all incoming calls, greet visitors, handle mail and shipments, and maintain student and staff records in a busy school setting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs is expected, with Paylocity experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and independence with minimal supervision is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy fast-paced school environment.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Comfortable around students with behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and record-keeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently with minimal supervision.

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Communication skills

Independent worker

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

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.

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 preferred, 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:
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the “Administrative Support” section for this position’s category
• 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/

$28,000 - $45,000 a year

Opening Fall 2026: Menta Academy Eunice!

Menta Academy Eunice is committed to the student with exceptional needs, their families, and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment for our special needs students in Eunice, which will enable the optimal development of each child. “We will never give up”.

Menta Academy Eunice is partnering with local districts to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve.

Our special education curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards, providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and improvement.Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready.

Students Served: PK-21

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.