School Support Personnel K-8

Lexington Public Schools • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The School Support Personnel K-8 employee performs routine clerical and classroom-assistance duties in a school setting. The role supports teachers and administrators, provides classroom coverage when needed, assists with student supervision, and helps maintain office supplies and equipment. This is a 10-month administrative staff position classified as Class C, with benefits according to the LEA Unit D collective bargaining agreement. The position is non-exempt and union-represented.

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 record-keeping systems, operate a telephone and standard office equipment, manage multiple tasks, 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

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

Benefits

• Benefits according to the LEA Unit D collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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