School Mail Carrier

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 citys 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 17000 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 Schools 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 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.

JOB DETAILS

The Lynn Public Schools is looking for a reliable punctual and flexible person for the role of School Mail Carrier. Must have your own vehicle to use. The School Mail Carrier is responsible for the daily collection sorting and distribution of internal and external mail and packages within the school district. This role ensures timely and secure delivery between departments schools and central offices. The school Mail Carrier plays an important role in maintaining communication and operation efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid and clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Prior work-related experience helpful
• Familiarity with school or district operations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start each workday at Central Office to collect outgoing mail to distribute to LPS schools throughout the city and City Hall.
• Collect sort and deliver incoming and outgoing mail packages interoffice envelopes and other correspondence across school sites or departments
• Ensure secure and confidential handling of sensitive documents (e.g. student records HR materials and testing materials).
• Maintain a consistent delivery schedule and accurate records of deliveries and
• Assist in basic clerical or facility to support duties when needed (e.g. copying filing supply distribution).
• Follow all district policies including safety and security
• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SCHEDULE:Position starts the Monday in the second week of August each year works full school year of 180 days plus 5 days after the last day of school (46 weeks).

HOURS:8:00AM 2:30PM M-F with a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch

SALARY: $24.55 per hour. Monthly travel tipend of $270.00*

* As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1736

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO Altus Dental High/Low and Vision. Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

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.