School Receptionist

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Requirements: Bilingual Communication Skills Preferred Strong Attention to Detail Follow Written and Spoken Directions Handle Multiple Priorities and Tasks Team Player Strong Computer Skills Type 45-50 WPM Maintain High Degree of Confidentiality Excellent Organizational Skills Operate Pager/Telephone/Radio Pass Extensive Background Check

General Responsibilities

• Always maintain a friendly outgoing demeanor and neat personal appearance.
• Greet and direct visitors, answer telephones promptly and direct to appropriate personnel, take accurate messages and relay information.
• Ensure all visitors to school who go beyond the Elementary Office complete a Visitor Pass and affix to clothing in a visible location.
• Serves as a resource to staff, public, students and parents regarding school procedures and policies.
• Translate English to Spanish documents as required by TOA.

Student Enrollment

• Accurately maintain student records, manually and electronically.
• Assist families with the enrollment process if needed
• Ensure all the proper documentation is received at the time of enrollment: birth certificate, custody/guardianship documents, vaccination records, withdrawal or report card from previous school, and social security number if available.
• Provide new students with a copy of student dress code, school calendar, map of campus and lunch menu.
• Enter and track student absences in SIS. Create and mail out letters for excessive absences.
• Notify the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Coordinator of students requiring special education needs.
• Forward a copy of enrollment to the homeroom Teacher, Cafeteria, Director of Special Programs and transportation.
• Maintain all student files and prepare them for retention
• Receive and process all student records request in a timely manner

Special Assignments/Requests

• Complete all special assignments and requests in a timely manner keeping appropriate personnel advised of progress.
• Request additional help and information as required.