42-Week Word Processor: Gates Lane School 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a 42-week Word Processor for Gates Lane Elementary School in Worcester, Massachusetts. The role reports to the Building Principal and requires strong English, grammar, and typing skills alongside discreet handling of sensitive material.

Two years of progressive office experience, PC literacy, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, graphs, PowerPoint, word processing) are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of successful office experience with progressively more important responsibilities.
• Proficient in English grammar and typing; must be discreet and able to handle sensitive material.
• Computer literate with experience using a PC computer system.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service with a calm, professional phone manner and take complete and accurate messages.
• Multitask efficiently in a busy office environment with frequent priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, charts, PowerPoint and word processing.
• Perform basic arithmetic computations in tabulating data and maintaining basic accounts.
• Sort and file letters, reports, and memoranda according to prescribed methods.
• Serve as receptionist, routing visitors to the proper office or employee.
• Operate common office machines.
• Ensure equal educational opportunity regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, or disability.

Skills

English grammar

Typing

Customer service

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word processing

Receptionist duties

Data entry

Tools

PC computer

Job description

42-Week Word Processor: Gates Lane School 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973355

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBJECT: 42 WEEK WORD PROCESSOR

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is accountable for performing routine office work, be highly qualified in English, grammar, and typing. The Secretary must be mature and discreet and be able to meet people and handle sensitive material. The Secretary shall have two years of successful office experience with progressively more important responsibilities. The Secretary shall be computer literate with experience using a PC computer system.

• Responsible for showing excellent customer service skills including a calm and professional phone manner and the ability to take complete and accurate messages.


• Responsible for multitasking in a busy office environment where there is a continual need to prioritize.


• Responsible for proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including development and use of Excel, spreadsheets, graphs, charts, PowerPoint and word processing.


• Responsible for performing basic arithmetical computations in tabulating data and in keeping basic accounts.


• Responsible for sorting and filing letters, reports, and memoranda according to prescribed method.


• Responsible for acting as receptionist, routing visitors to proper office or employee.


• Responsible for being able to operate any and all common office machines.


• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.


• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

WORK YEAR: 42 week work year

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 to $33 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Receptionist


• Support Staff > Secretary

Welcome to Gates Lane Elementary School

Our Focus StatementA coordinated school-wide effort to have all Gates Lane students read, comprehend and respond thoughtfully, both orally and in writing. This will be achieved through a consistent and systematic set of schoolwide best teaching practices. Students’ progress will be measured by formative assessments (student work, MAP testing and DRA) and the summative assessment of MCAS.View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Megan Bourget , Principal


• 1238 Main Street


• Worcester, Massachusetts 01603


• Phone: [phone]


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• Email: [e-mail]