Dynamic School Clerk (Temporary) – Payroll and Records

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plans

FSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools on the North/Northwest Side seeks an experienced clerical professional to support a busy school facility. You will prepare correspondence, manage attendance and enrollment, process payroll and procure supplies, while greeting visitors and coordinating with staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of clerical experience, and the ability to type 45 wpm with few errors; strong communication and recordkeeping skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) with 1 year clerical experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to type 45 wpm with fewer than 10 errors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with staff, students, parents and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and type a variety of correspondence, memorandums, and reports.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail; greet visitors and direct to staff.
• Schedule appointments for administrators and answer phone inquiries.
• Maintain attendance, enrollment, and student transcripts.
• Process payrolls and maintain timekeeping records; manage petty cash and ledgers.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Clerical efficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

Chicago Public Schools on the North/Northwest Side seeks an experienced clerical professional to support a busy school facility. You will prepare correspondence, manage attendance and enrollment, process payroll and procure supplies, while greeting visitors and coordinating with staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of clerical experience, and the ability to type 45 wpm with few errors; strong communication and recordkeeping skills are essential.