School Admin Clerk & Receptionist: Organized Support

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Pension Plans

FSAs

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a capable clerical assistant to perform a variety of average-difficulty tasks in a CPS facility under the supervision of the school principal. The role includes typing, mail handling, receptionist duties, and appointment scheduling for school administrators.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and typing at least 35 wpm with few errors, plus solid knowledge of clerical methods and basic office equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED) and the ability to type 35 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• General clerical work experience is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of general clerical office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public.
• Good arithmetic, typing, and computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Type a variety of original correspondence using PC or typewriter as directed.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and school correspondence.
• Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff; schedule appointments for administrators.
• Receive and place telephone calls for school personnel; respond to general inquiries from students, parents, guardians, and the public.
• Process student transfers, registrations, and other forms and form letters.
• File a variety of correspondence, reports, and records; operate office machines and intercom.
• May assist with petty cash/ internal account ledgers and payroll processing.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Clerical office knowledge

Communication skills

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Photocopiers

Duplicators

Fax machines

Adding machines

Intercom system

Computers/Word processing

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a capable clerical assistant to perform a variety of average-difficulty tasks in a CPS facility under the supervision of the school principal. The role includes typing, mail handling, receptionist duties, and appointment scheduling for school administrators.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and typing at least 35 wpm with few errors, plus solid knowledge of clerical methods and basic office equipment.