School Support Personnel K-5

Young World Physical Education; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools Hastings Elementary School - Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a School Support Personnel K-5 for part-time 14 hours/week. Position starts August 31, 2026; compensation is $27.39–$34.18 per hour with 10 months of employment and benefits as per LEA.

Responsibilities include cafeteria/recess coverage, student safety, classroom and office support, and assisting teachers with materials; duties also cover copying, laminating, phone duties, and visitor greeting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in administrative, clerical, financial or secretarial work, preferably in a school environment, working with children.
• Knowledge of office management principles and practices, and computer systems, word processing and photocopying.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with the public, officials and department personnel; ability to communicate effectively; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Provides cafeteria / Recess coverage.
• Ensures student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Cleans tables between lunch periods.
• Provide office coverage when office staff take their lunch breaks or as needed.
• Provide classroom coverage when necessary.
• Assist teachers in preparation of class materials.
• Perform copying and laminating.
• Answer phones, make phone calls.
• May greet visitors.
• Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Word processing software

Job description

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Hastings Elementary School - Lexington, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Lexington Public Schools (MA)

Job Details

Job ID: 5881172
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: School Support PersonnelK-5

Reports to: Building Principal or designee

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: Staff - 10 months - Class C with benefits according to the LEA

Unit D collective bargaining agreement.

August 31st, 2026 Start Date. 14 hours per week. $27.39 - $34.18 per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

• Provides cafeteria / Recess coverage
• Ensures student safety and appropriate behavior
• Cleans tables between lunch periods
• Provide office coverage when office staff take their lunch breaks or as needed
• Provide classroom coverage when necessary
• Assist teachers in preparation of class materials
• Perform copying and laminating
• Answer phones, make phone calls
• May greet visitors
• Perform a variety of related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in administrative, clerical, financial or secretarial work, preferably in a school environment, working with children; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience.

Must have knowledge of office management principles and practices, and computer systems, word processing and photocopying. Knowledge of child development.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with the public, officials and department personnel; ability to work independently in an efficient manner; ability to communicate effectively; ability to maintain a record keeping systems; ability to operate a telephone and standard office equipment; ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner; ability to deal tactfully with disgruntled people.

Skill in operating computers and applicable word processing; excellent customer service skills. Must have skill in dealing with children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kari Grossman , Senior Human Resources Specialist
• 146 Maple Street
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]