POSITION: (1) Front Office School Secretary/Attendance & Homeless Liaison
LICENSE: Non-Licensed
POSTED: May 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190-Day Contract, 4-Day Work Week
START DATE: July 1, 2026 or UNTIL FILLED
SALARY: Salary will be determined based on certification and experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (MS) software applications and database applications
Outstanding verbal, written communication and organizational skills
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid New Mexico Driver’s License
Bilingual and Bi-literate in English and Spanish (preferred)
JOB DUTIES
Perform office routines and practices associated with an efficiently run office including, but not limited to, efficient records management, excellent customer service, timely processing of incoming mail and completion of projects requested by supervisor, produce accurate and
comprehensive written documents as requested.
Perform student attendance tracking to include support by contacting parents/guardians and produce reports as required.
Adhere to relevant procurement statutes and department rules (training will be offered) in the
purchase and maintenance of adequate supplies for the office.
Count and receipt all money; maintains financial records.
Order, receive and verify receipt of supplies; oversees distribution to staff.
Assist with providing inventory information to the Business Office.
Manage the substitute request system to include but not limited to processing available
reports and verifying absences.
Supervise and/or administer care to ill or injured students in nurse’s absence, notifies
parents if necessary.
Contact nurse, parents and/or ambulance services in an emergency.
Assist administrative staff in parent conferences, for example making copies, calling
students or teachers from classrooms and translating if applicable.
Exhibit professionalism by maintaining good attendance and adhering to established work
schedule.
Communicate and display courteous and professional behavior toward students, the public, the immediate Supervisor, school staff and peers.
Safeguard the confidentiality of information pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act and other applicable state and federal statutes.
Perform such other tasks as may be assigned.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Letter of Interest for this position
Completion of Employee Application
Current Resume
Copy of Current Transcripts (certified transcripts will be requested from finalist)
Copy of Valid License(s)/Certification(s)
Three (3) letters of reference written within the last twelve months (one must be from a current supervisor if applicable).
To download and print the application, please click here.
The above documents may be mailed to:
Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation
Human Resources ATTN: Priscilla Cabral
1405 S. Solano
Las Cruces, NM 88001
or sent by email to: priscilla@senderoprep.com
Criminal History Background Check per NMPED Guidelines (required for finalist). An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires and volunteers of Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation at no cost to the individual. Employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.
Completion of Employer History & Waiver Form pursuant to HB 128 (required for finalist).
Certified employees must meet licensure and highly qualified status, as specified by the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.