Clerk

The Lynn Public Schools is seeking a qualified pool of candidates to provide clerical support and serve in the schools and/or central administration building.  Multiple positions available. 

This position is subject to a residency requirement in the City of Lynn.

Per Section 8-11 of City of Lynn Charter

About LPS  
Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston’s north shore.  The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation.  Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. 

LPS Vision and Core Values 
Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world. 

The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:   

• Inclusiveness  
• Shared Responsibility  
• Collaborative Relationships  
• High Expectations  
• Inspiring Life-Long Learning 

Qualifications 

• Strong typing/computer skills
• document formatting
• ability to enter/update/extract information using databases
• ability to organize, file and use shared electronic files
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment
• Bilingual preferred
• Strong desire to work in an organization serving the needs of students in an urban setting
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders 

Job duties 

Performs a variety of clerical activities related to the functions of assigned school office and/or Central Administration. 

• Greet public, receives visitors in school office and follows the proper protocol in allowing access to the building.
• •Answer telephones, takes messages and refers callers to appropriate staff members.
• Open, sort and route incoming US and school mail and prepares outgoing mail.
• Schedules appointments.
• Prepares memos, correspondence and/or reports from handwritten copy, notes or verbal direction.
• Requisition for textbooks, school supplies, equipment; other school-related forms.
• Monitors and responds to radio communications.
• Prepare weekly payroll of personnel.
• Keeps up-to-date enrollment data; maintain pupil and personnel files.
• Maintains the Powerschool student database.
• Maintains accurate student and staff attendance.
• Provide teachers with all necessary data and forms.
• Perform all other general duties as indicated by the Principal or administrator.

We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above.  The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. We are committed to hiring staff that represent diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion and gender. 

• These requirements apply to new applicants only. 
• Clerical positions in the Lynn Public Schools are subject to AFSCME Local 1736 contract and benefits. 
• This does not modify, change, or alter any items and conditions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).  All positions are subject to civil service rules and applicable laws. 

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy 
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.