School Administrative Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

FSAs

Paid Leave

Parental Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Clerk I to support administration in a large public school facility. The role handles clerical tasks, payroll processing, enrollment records, and student history while providing receptionist duties and visitor support.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of clerical experience, and a 45 wpm typing speed. Proficiency with PCs and office software is highly desirable, with good communication and organizational skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from high school (or GED) with 1 year of clerical experience or equivalent.
• Typing 45 words per minute with few errors.
• Ability to use PCs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and type original correspondence, memorandums, and reports.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail; greet visitors and answer inquiries.
• Schedule appointments for administrators; answer phone calls.
• Maintain attendance, enrollment, and student history records.
• Process payrolls and manage petty cash and ledgers.
• Prepare student transcripts and requisitions for supplies.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Payroll software

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Clerk I to support administration in a large public school facility. The role handles clerical tasks, payroll processing, enrollment records, and student history while providing receptionist duties and visitor support.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of clerical experience, and a 45 wpm typing speed. Proficiency with PCs and office software is highly desirable, with good communication and organizational skills emphasized.