School Administrative Clerk & Front Desk Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plans

FSAs

Paid Leave

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a School Clerk Assistant to perform clerical tasks in a CPS facility under the supervision of the school principal. Responsibilities include typing, mail handling, greeting visitors, and supporting administrators with scheduling and inquiries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to type 35 wpm with minimal errors; familiarity with office machines and basic PC skills is desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and ability to type 35 wpm with fewer than 10 errors.
• Good knowledge of clerical office methods and basic office machines.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Good arithmetic skills, typing, and basic PC skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Type a variety of original correspondence on PC or typewriter.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and school correspondence.
• Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff; schedule appointments for administrators.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries about school operations.
• Maintain filing systems and office records; operate standard office machines.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Clerical skills

Communication

Arithmetic

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Photocopiers

Fax machines

Adding machines

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a School Clerk Assistant to perform clerical tasks in a CPS facility under the supervision of the school principal. Responsibilities include typing, mail handling, greeting visitors, and supporting administrators with scheduling and inquiries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to type 35 wpm with minimal errors; familiarity with office machines and basic PC skills is desired.