Clerk

Young World Physical Education; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 16,388 - 27,313; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a highly organized Clerk for McCarthy Middle School in Chelmsford, MA. You will serve as the first point of contact, manage the visitor check-in system, verify IDs, and support the main office while enforcing safety protocols and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for students and families.

Position is full-time with 6.5 hours daily for 190 days. Salary is per collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly with middle school-aged children, families, and staff.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Operate visitor vestibule and verify visitor identity to ensure a safe school environment.
• Manage the electric visitor check-in system, monitor access, and provide general support to the main office.
• Interact professionally with middle school students and families, especially during busy school days.

Skills

Verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Team player

Public safety awareness

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools McCarthy Middle School - Chelmsford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026- 2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: School Clerk

Location: McCarthy Middle School

Reports to: School Principal

Description of Position:

We are seeking a highly organized, observant, and welcoming Clerk for our 7th and 8th grade school. Serving as the vital first point of contact, you will operate independently from our secure visitor vestibule to ensure a safe, secure, and friendly environment. You will manage the electric visitor check-in system, verify identification, monitor access, and provide general support to the main office. The ideal candidate is comfortable enforcing school safety protocols professionally, interacting positively with middle schoolers and their families, and maintaining a calm, welcoming atmosphere during busy school days.

Terms of Employment: 6.5 hours daily/ 190 days

Salary as per collective bargaining agreement

Job Details

Job ID: 5797131

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $27,313 to $27,313 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff > Clerical

Welcome to McCarthy Middle School

The C. Edith McCarthy Middle School is one of two middle schools in Chelmsford. Providing education for about 940 students from grades 7-8, we are one of the largest middle schools in the Merrimack Valley. Our staff is committed to creating a learning environment in which all students feel safe and secure and are able to reach their fullest academic and social potential. We believe our school community has the capacity to thrive academically, socially, physically and emotionally in a safe and nurturing environment where trust and respect are valued. We believe learning is a continuous process that must be meaningful and encourage growth through creative thinking, collaboration, communication, inquiry, problem-solving and self-reflection. We believe students, parents, teachers, staff and community members must work cooperatively and be held accountable for setting high standards that ensure students’ learning and growth. We believe in a school community that works collaboratively to develop knowledgeable, contributing and respectful citizens.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and must work well as a member of a team. Excellent verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor. Ability to communicate clearly and calmly with middle school-aged children, families, and staff.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required