Bilingual Receptionist/Attendance Clerk - Phoenix Main Campus

Bilingual Receptionist/Attendance Clerk - Phoenix Main Campus

AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team

AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director, the Receptionist/Attendance Clerk manages the front desk and is the front line of customer service and community interaction for our schools. This role may involve bilingual translation, interpretation, customer support, and other administrative duties.

Attendance Duties: 

• Communicate with parents, students, staff, etc., in person, by telephone, or by letter to provide information on a variety of attendance issues and meet district and state absence notification requirements. 


• Ensures accuracy of attendance records, including verification of teacher records.


• Maintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) (e.g., contact and telephone logs, student attendance, school calendars, etc.) to provide reliable information in compliance with district policies. 


• Prepares a variety of reports and written materials (e.g, passes, standardized and special attendance reports, letters to parents, etc.) to convey information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures. 


• Processes attendance records to disseminate information to appropriate parties. 

Receptionist Duties: 

• Serve as the front line for AZACS, providing excellent customer service


• Excellent communication skills, routing each call to the appropriate person to answer


• Greet the public, assist personnel, and students


• Maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and students


• Serve as the gatekeeper to all phone calls and responses 


• Participate in annual and ongoing staff training


• Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families


• Ensure the accuracy of the students' in and out log 


• Contact facilities and operations about all incoming deliveries 


• Keep the lobby area clear of debris and inviting to all who enter


• Prepare materials as directed by the administration


• Assists staff with meeting preparation and room scheduling as needed


• Uniform deliveries - use an email template to inform staff of uniform delivery


• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.


• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience 


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Life, Supplemental Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance


• 96 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays


• Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks


• Eligible to participate in 401K with company match


• Great professional development and advancement opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Google Suite, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and calendar programs, is preferred


• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card


• Bilingual in Spanish/English required

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.