District HR Assistant / Switchboard

Glenbard Township High School District 87; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group term life/ADD insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid leave

Job summary

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is seeking an Educational Support role to support assigned district operations. The candidate will handle clerical duties, data entry, and records management for staff and students.

The position emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality and strong communication with staff, students, families and the community, with daily tasks at the district office and potential meetings at other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be organized, thorough, industrious with initiative to solve problems.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite; knowledge of PowerSchool/Skyward a plus.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, perform data entry, maintain records and scheduling.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to interact with staff, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Process background checks (BCI reports & database search).
• Maintain Verifent, including EHR and Verification of Employment or Income requests.
• Enter and maintain transcript data in Skyward.
• Maintain accurate employment data entry for DHS.
• Maintain and issue employee IDs.
• Distribute district-wide directories and USPS mail deliveries.
• Order supplies for the District Office.
• Assist with parking space assignments and no parking notices.

Skills

Organization

Initiative

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

PowerSchool

Skyward

Job description

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Group term life/ADD insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF

Paid leave

Start Date ASAP

Position Summary:

The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be organized, thorough, industrious. Must be able to take initiative in order to problem solve. Must have knowledge of school procedures.
• Must have advanced computer office software experience including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite programs. Knowledge of PowerSchool, Skyward, and other district software a plus.
• Must have the ability to operate office equipment, perform data entry, maintain records and scheduling.
• Must demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact constructively with others.
• Student-centered with strong communication, correspondence and customer service skills for work with students, staff, community and parents.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
• Model civil demeanor when working with staff, students, families, and community members.
• Must be detail oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Not all Inclusive)

• Process background checks (BCI reports & database search)
• Process and maintain Verifent, including EHR and Verification of Employment or Income requests
• Enter and maintain accurate transcript data in Skyward
• Process and maintain accurate employment data entry for DHS
• Maintain and issue employee IDs
• Maintain and distribute district-wide directories
• Sort and distribute USPS mail and other parcel deliveries
• Order supplies for the District Office
• Assist with the temporary assignment of parking spaces and no parking notices

Assist with posting of District 87 Employment Opportunities

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to complete and apply basic mathematics concepts
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Familiarity with testing administration (for instructional positions)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here represent 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 essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Postings current as of 8/24/2026 11:23:30 PM CST.

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