School Receptionist

               Lawrence Family Development Charter School

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                                                        Strengthening families…building community

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is seeking a School Receptionist to join our team. This person will manage school communications and reception the Lawrence Family Development Charter School at the Lower School, greet parents and visitors, ensure that all sign-ins are completed, track students’ attendance, respond to all incoming calls, and set a professional and welcoming tone for our school.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the school’s reception area


• Greet visitors, students, staff, and parents


• Maintain all sign-in logs and forms required by school policies


• Maintain front desk as a professional area


• Answer telephone 


• Log technology Help-Desk requests


• Take and record phone messages for classroom teachers and paraprofessionals


• Work with the School Nurse, the Enrichment Coordinator, the Heads of School, and the Principal to contact parents in emergency situations


• Assist the Administrative Assistant and the Parent Liaison as requested


• Assist with any other task as assigned by Head of School and/or Principal 

Clerical Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Assist with data entry into student data systems 


• File, assist with mailings, and sort mail


• Maintain and update staff phone database


• Make copies for overall distribution to staff, students, and parents


• Maintain an inventory of school supplies and coordinate on supply needs


• Maintain desk copy of all Purchase Orders for shipping verification


• Receive school supplies and verify contents with packing list and Purchase Order


• Assist with the collection of funds with the Parent Liaison and other parties as needed


• Perform daily check and organization of building copiers


• Assist with translation for meetings with parents

Experience/Qualifications:

• Professional, courteous attitude


• Confidentiality in all matters 


• Bilingual - excellent communication and writing skills in English and Spanish 


• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and a database management system


• Excellent organizational skills


• Associate’s Degree preferred and/or a minimum 2 years’ experience in office environment


• Ability to stay focused in a busy environment
  
  

Schedule: Full-Time, School-Year Position. Non-Exempt, 8 Hours Per Day

Reports to: Head of School

Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.