LHS Administrative Assistant - Receptionist

LHS Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist

Lexington Public Schools (MA), Lexington High School, Lexington, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Term of Employment: Administrative Staff - 10 months
- Class B with benefits according to the LEA Unit D collective bargaining agreement.

Salary: $31.13 - $38.88 per hour, 37.5 hours per week.

Employee performs a variety of reception, clerical and administrative duties to support the operations of the office.

• Serve as receptionist for the main office, registering guests and issuing visitor passes
• Monitor entrance and allow entrance to the building; greet the public
• Direct visitors to their destination
• Answer phones and direct calls; answer general questions
• Coordinate substitute coverage for pre-planned and daily absences using AESOP system
• Generate attendance sheets for substitutes
• Track leave time off for salaried faculty members and enter into MUNIS
• Collect information for CORI renewals and forward to human resources
• Sell public transit tickets (Lex Press)
• Accept deliveries
• Reserve conference rooms
• Perform special projects as needed
• Perform a variety of related duties

High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in administrative, clerical, financial or secretarial work, preferably in a school environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience.

Must have knowledge of department regulations, policies, programs, and operations; and knowledge of office management principles and practices, and computer systems.

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

Skill in operating computers and applicable word processing; excellent customer service skills; strong record‑keeping, secretarial, organization, communication and customer service skills.

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 include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• High school/trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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