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Lynn Public Schools

Full-time Clerk Steno

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A School Secretary provides administrative support in schools by keeping and maintaining school records and performing a range of routine clerical tasks within the school.

$45,949 / year median in Massachusetts

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Full-time Clerk Steno Lynn Public Schools Lynn Public Schools - Lynn, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Lynn Public Schools Job Details
Job ID:
5893287
Application Deadline:
Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Full-time Clerk Steno About Lynn Public Schools Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape.
Our district includes:
1 Early Childhood Center 17 Elementary Schools 1 Public Separate Day School 3 Middle Schools 2 Comprehensive High Schools 1 Vocational High School 1 Early College High School 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12) 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12) 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12) The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world. LPS is committed to our
Core Values:
Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.
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
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BENEFITS
The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.
Please see the website:
City of Lynn for more details. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a 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 unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race•, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. 1C.
Position Type:
Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required