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Bilingual Switchboard Operator/Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $33,744.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

South High School is a prominent educational institution dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. As part of a larger school district, South High School prides itself on maintaining high standards of academic excellence and community engagement. The school is committed to providing resources and support to both students and staff, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and productive atmosphere for all. Situated in a vibrant community, South High School continuously strives to enhance communication channels between the school, parents, and community members to support student success and well-being.

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Job Requirements

  • one year of general clerical experience, preferably including some experience in operation of a telephone switchboard with receptionist duties
  • must pass the district's bilingual certification test in oral, reading and writing proficiency in Spanish
  • recent typing certificate with minimum 35 net wpm must accompany application
  • ability to understand and follow both oral and written directions
  • ability to effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms in English and Spanish
  • ability to receive incoming calls and route to proper stations
  • ability to take telephone messages and distribute to appropriate personnel
  • ability to schedule and reserve meeting rooms
  • ability to answer questions and provide information regarding school/district office standards, policies and procedures
  • criminal history check will be required prior to employment

Job Qualifications

  • knowledge and proper usage, spelling, and punctuation of both English and Spanish languages
  • use and operation of a telephone switchboard system
  • standard office procedures and practices
  • word processing techniques
  • computer software applications
  • ability to type/word process at a minimum rate of 35 net wpm
  • ability to operate standard office equipment
  • ability to maintain routine records and files
  • ability to receive incoming calls and route to proper stations
  • ability to take telephone messages and distribute to appropriate personnel
  • ability to schedule and reserve meeting rooms
  • ability to answer questions and provide information regarding school/district office standards, policies, and procedures
  • effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and written in English and Spanish
  • establish and maintain effective work relationships

Job Duties

  • operate a telephone switchboard system at a school site or district office
  • receive and route telephone calls to appropriate department
  • provide information to callers
  • greet and direct visitors to appropriate departments or personnel
  • provide clerical support to other school district offices as assigned
  • interpret orally and translate written material in Spanish
  • maintain routine records and files

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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