School Clerk I — Admin & Records Specialist

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Clerk I to perform a variety of clerical duties in a large public school facility. Under the general direction of the principal, you will handle correspondence, greet visitors, schedule appointments, answer phones, and maintain attendance and enrollment records.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical experience, with typing speed of 45 wpm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of clerical experience.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute with low error rate.
• General knowledge of modern clerical office methods and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and type letters, memos, and reports using PC or typewriter as directed.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and route inquiries to staff.
• Maintain attendance, enrollment, and student/employee records.
• Process payrolls manually or with timekeeping equipment.
• Manage supplies procurement, petty cash, and log ledgers.
• Assist with transcripts and document requests.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Mathematics literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Clerk I to perform a variety of clerical duties in a large public school facility. Under the general direction of the principal, you will handle correspondence, greet visitors, schedule appointments, answer phones, and maintain attendance and enrollment records.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical experience, with typing speed of 45 wpm.