Bilingual Clerk Receptionist - 1.0 FTE - Leopold - 26-27 SY

Bilingual Clerk Receptionist - 1.0 FTE - Leopold - 26-27 SY

Elementary School Operations

Leopold Elementary

Starting Compensation: $25.95

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

For more information on our teacher screening and selection process, please visit our TEACH Madison webpage.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.

• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.

General Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Principal; performs general clerical tasks. Tasks are performed under established guidelines.

Examples of Duties

• Assist with the maintenance of records, which may include student daily attendance records, class size, records, class list, student cumulative files and building permits through computer entry
• Type purchase requisitions, district reports, newsletters, and correspondence.
• Assist staff, students, parents and volunteers with various questions and concerns.
• Answer telephone and safe arrive line. Follow up as needed with safe arrival calls.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Publish, edit, layout of newsletter.
• Related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Spanish speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, including typing, word processing, data entry, filing, editing, accepting funds, and photocopying.
• Ability to work/communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and volunteers.
• Ability to remain organized, be flexible and work independently.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural competence, ie., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• One-year successful clerical experience.
• Productive keyboarding skills are required (minimum of 45 wpm). Skills tests in this area will be used to consider candidates.
• Successful experience with computers (i.e. Windows, Google Suite, Munis employee database applications).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience working with Munis or other budgeting software.

Next Steps

• Based on reviewing your application, a principal may reach out to you to schedule an interview.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.