Receptionist #86 - El Monte-Rosemead Adult School

Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, the El Monte Union High School District was established in 1901. Its high schools include Arroyo, El Monte, Mountain View, Rosemead, South El Monte and Fernando R. Ledesma High School. EMUHSD also features the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School, one of California's largest and most respected adult programs. EMUHSD employs over 600 certificated employees and over 500 classified employees. The professional staff provides educational programs for over 7,000 students in grades 9 through 12 and 11,000 in adult education. Just minutes from the hub of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Civic Center, with the Pomona, San Bernardino and 605 freeways traversing the areas, the district boasts many comfortable and residential neighborhoods in addition to providing sites for a myriad of business and industrial facilities. The population studies show that approximately 200,000 people reside in our attendance boundaries. The area that the District serves represents a cross-section on interests, professions, and groups. The majority of income for people in this area is broadly grouped into industrial and factory work and retail sales. The families who live in this area include many in the middle to lower income economic groups. EMUHSD is renowned for its commitment to college and career readiness, fostering a learning environment where students are empowered to achieve their highest potential. Its diverse student body reflects the community's multicultural heritage, offering a unique and enriching educational experience. EMUHSD prides itself on its strong partnerships with parents, local businesses, community organizations, and K-8 partners, working collaboratively to support student success both academically and socially. With a dedicated staff and a wide array of programs and resources, EMUHSD is dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for all students to learn and thrive, preparing them for a successful future in a competitive global society. EMUHSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Disabled/Title IX employer and provides equal employment opportunities for men and women and does not discriminate in educational programs and activities or in the employment of personnel and the process therein on the basis of any protected class.

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, operate a private branch exchange switchboard at a school site or District Office; perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties; provide routine information to the public; greet and direct visitors to appropriate locations. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Operate branch exchange switchboard at a school site or District Office; receive incoming calls and make necessary connection to appropriate personnel or department. E Receive calls from certificated personnel and secure substitutes; maintain list of substitutes available for work; contact substitute teachers for appropriate subjects; perform related clerical work according to established procedures. E Receive and sort newspapers, magazines, District and U.S. mail; distribute to appropriate school or personnel mail box; prepare mail slip for oversized items; stuff, seal and label outgoing mail and parcels; weigh and apply proper postage according to established procedures. E Greet and direct visitors to appropriate locations; greet substitute teachers and issue keys. E Perform a variety of clerical work as assigned, such as posting and maintaining office and student records, typing and duplicating materials; type and address envelopes; file and type routine lists, records, reports and correspondence. E Assure the switchboard is covered during working hours; train and provide work direction to assigned student workers. E Operate switchboard and a variety of office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, facsimile and other related equipment. E Arrange for substitute for certificated teachers as assigned; maintain records associated with the substitute program. Operate and maintain office photocopy equipment; make copies for teachers, departments of District personnel; maintain record of number of copies made; add toner and perform routine maintenance to photocopy equipment as necessary. Input detention information into computer, maintain records of detentions served and outstanding for review by the attendance or counseling office personnel as assigned. Assist personnel to respond to emergency situations according to established procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. OVER RECEPTIONIST (Cont.) Page 2 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Operation of private branch exchange switchboard. Proper telephone etiquette and techniques. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Postage regulations. Basic computer operation. ABILITY TO: Operate a private branch exchange switchboard at school site or District Office. Perform a variety of routine clerical, receptionist and mail distribution duties. Provide information in a clean and understandable manner. Work independently with constant interruptions. Receive the publics tactfully and courteously. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records as directed. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Operate office equipment including typewriter, copier and postage machine. Type at a net corrected speed of 45 wpm. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of the branch exchange switchboard. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Some positions in this class may be required to work non-standard working hours. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment subject to constant interruptions. Position requires hearing, light lifting, under 15 pounds and bending. EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Bargaining Unit Position.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of the switchboard. Must type at a net corrected speed of 35 WPM on a 5-minute test.

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of the switchboard. Must type at a net corrected speed of 35 WPM on a 5-minute test.

• Letter of Introduction (Please address your letter to Robin Torres, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel. Include an explanation of your training and experiences as they relate to the position and please explain why you are interested in being considered for this position, this letter must be dated and signed.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please include three (3) current letters of recommendation/reference. Your letters should be signed and dated within the last three years.)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent)
• Resume
• Typing Certificate (Proof of net corrected typing speed of 35 WPM on a 5-minute typing test [no online tests will be accepted])
  
  

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Applications for this position will only be accepted through EDJOIN. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. Please be sure to review the job description and submission requirements so that your application meets all of the requirements for this position. To schedule a typing test, contact HUMAN RESOURCES at (626) 444-9005 ext. 9813. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Office. If you need assistance with the EDJOIN system, please contact the EDJOIN Hotline number.