School Support Personnel - Preschool

Lexington Public Schools • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The School Support Personnel employee performs routine clerical and classroom-assistance duties in a preschool setting. The position is classified as non-exempt and union-represented, with administrative staff terms of employment. It is a 10-month, Class B position; the posting notes benefits under the LEA Unit D collective bargaining agreement but also specifies that this position is not benefits-eligible. The stated schedule is 9 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with an immediate start date. The hourly wage is $27.39–$34.18; the FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations.

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 an equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience.
• Knowledge of office management principles and practices, computer systems, word processing, and photocopying.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, officials, and department personnel.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, communicate effectively, maintain recordkeeping systems, and operate a telephone and standard office equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and deal tactfully with disgruntled people.
• Skill in operating computers and applicable word-processing software, and excellent customer service skills.
• Skill in dealing with children.
• Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school environment working with children.

Responsibilities

• Monitor recess.
• Monitor lunch.
• Provide classroom coverage when necessary.
• Assist teachers and administrators with clerical duties.
• Assist teachers in preparing class materials.
• Perform arrival and dismissal duties.
• Maintain supplies.
• Maintain photocopy equipment.
• Perform copying and laminating duties.
• Answer phones and make phone calls.
• Greet visitors as needed.
• Perform related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED