School Receptionist

Menta; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Menta operates Taylorville schools and is seeking a Receptionist to handle calls, greet visitors, and maintain records. The role runs 7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday–Friday on a school calendar, with duties including mail, packages, supplies, and student records management.

Bilingual in English/Spanish is helpful; must be comfortable in a busy school environment and around students with behavioral needs. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Docs is expected.

Qualifications

• Answer, screen and direct all incoming telephone calls.
• Greet and direct visitors.
• Maintain up-to-date student records.
• Comfortable in a busy fast-paced school environment.
• Work with students with behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and record-keeping.

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 a student is absent.
• Maintain staff daily time records.
• Assist payroll information processing for school staff.
• Prepare Workers' Compensation reports as required.
• Assist corporate staff with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

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.

1100 W. Franklin St. Taylorville IL 62568

7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar

• 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
• Bilingual proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Spanish is helpful.
• Must be comfortable working in a busy fast-paced school environment
• 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
• 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/
• Pease 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/

About Menta Academy Taylorville/Cornerstone Academy and Menta Academy Taylorville 612

The staff at Menta Academy Cornerstone Taylorville helps each student achieve academic success in the classroom. Our unique educational services are designed to cater to every student's distinctive developmental and learning needs. We invite you to step into our classrooms, where we've purposefully crafted dynamic learning environments that encourage active engagement and ensure a daily celebration of educational and behavioral successes. Your child's growth and fulfillment are our top priorities, and we stand ready to offer unwavering support throughout their academic and personal endeavors.

Being at Menta often means that, for the first time, a child begins to listen to teachers in class, form friendships with other students and participate in activities at home and at school. Where a less experienced school might call parents frequently, asking that their child be taken home, Menta has created an environment where such calls are rarely, if ever, necessary. What once was a send-a-child-home event becomes a social-emotional learning opportunity.

Menta Academy Taylorville 612 is a collaborative effort with the Taylorville Community Unit School District and community stakeholders to provide high-quality education and support to students with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs. The academy utilizes innovative learning techniques and state-of-the-art technology to provide students with a unique and effective learning experience. The academy's goal is to prepare students for successful transitions, whether that be reintegration, employment, or post-secondary education, with high expectations and thoughtful planning involving students, teachers, staff, and family members.

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.