School Clerk Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 41,129 - 61,973

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Basic Life Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b)

457(b)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Competitive paid time off policies

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a clerical professional in Chicago, IL to perform a variety of average-difficulty office duties under the supervision of the school principal. The role includes typing, mail, greeting visitors, answering phones, scheduling, and basic payroll assistance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 35 wpm typing with few errors, plus strong clerical knowledge and communication skills. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or GED) and typing ability (35 wpm) with few errors.
Knowledge of general clerical office methods and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public.
Good arithmetic and basic computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Type a variety of original correspondence using PC or typewriter.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and school correspondence.
Greet visitors and direct staff; schedule appointments for school administrators.
Answer telephone calls and respond to general inquiries from students, parents and the public.
Process student transfers, registrations and other forms and form letters.
File reports and records; operate basic office machines and adding machines.
Maintain bulletin boards and assist with payroll processing as needed.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Clerical/office administration

Communication skills

Arithmetic basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Photocopier

Duplicator

Fax machine

Adding machine

Intercom system

Personal computer

Word processor

Job description

Posting Date: Jul 22, 2026, 1:42:10 PM

Primary Location: Chicago, IL

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

Characterizes 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

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

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

Additional Skills: 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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