School Clerk Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 62,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a clerical employee to perform a variety of office duties in a CPS facility under the supervision of the school principal or designee.

Responsibilities include typing correspondence (35 wpm), opening and distributing mail, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, answering calls, handling student transfers and registrations, filing records, operating copiers and other office machines, and assisting with petty cash and payroll tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or GED) and the ability to type 35 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors.
General clerical work experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge of general clerical office methods and basic office machines.

Responsibilities

Types a variety of original correspondence using PC or typewriter as directed.
Opens, sorts, and distributes mail and welcomes visitors; greets staff and directs them.
Schedules appointments for school administrators; handles telephone calls and inquiries.
Responds to general inquiries from students, parents, guardians and the public about school operations.
Files reports and records; operates office machines and intercom system.
May assist with petty cash, internal ledgers, and payroll processing.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Communication skills

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Photocopier

Fax machine

Adding machine

Intercom system

Job description

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Posting Date

Oct 14, 2026, 6:09:36 PM

Primary Location

Salary Range : $41,129.95 to $61,973.83

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Under the supervision of the school principal, performs a variety of clerical functions of average difficulty in a Chicago Public Schools facility; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Types a variety of original correspondence, using either a personal computer or typewriter, as directed by the school principal and/or the principal’s designee; opens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and school correspondence; serves as a receptionist and greets and directs visitors to appropriate staff; schedules appointments for school administrators; receives and places telephone calls for school personnel; responds to general inquiries from students, parents and guardians and the general public concerning school operations; completes student transfer, registration, and other forms and form letters; files a variety of correspondence, reports, and records; operates basic office machines, such as photocopiers, duplicators, fax machines, and adding machines; operates intercom system; maintains office bulletin boards; may assist in maintaining and monitoring the school’s petty cash and internal account ledgers; may assist with the preparation and processing of unit payrolls; may operate personal computers and word processing equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent), 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.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill

Good knowledge of general clerical office methods, procedures, and practices; good knowledge of basic office machines and equipment.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with school personnel, students, parents and guardians, and the general public.

Good skill in basic arithmetic, good typing skills, oral and written communication skills, good personal computer skills are desirable.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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