School Support Personnel K-5

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Employee performs a variety of routine and clerical and classroom assistance duties. The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in administrative, clerical, financial or secretarial work, preferably in a school environment, working with children; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience.
Knowledge of office management principles and practices, and computer systems, word processing and photocopying.
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with the public, officials and department personnel
Ability to work independently in an efficient manner
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to maintain a record keeping systems
Ability to operate a telephone and standard office equipment
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner
Ability to deal tactfully with disgruntled people.
Skill in operating computers and applicable word processing
Excellent customer service skills.
Must have skill in dealing with children.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.