School Clerk I: Admin & Student Records Specialist

Canadian Phytopathological Society; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Pension Plans

FSAs

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Clerk I to support administrative operations in a large public school facility. Under the principal's direction, you will handle clerical tasks, payroll preparation, enrollment records, and communications with staff, students, and the public.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, and one year of clerical experience, with the ability to type 45 wpm with few errors; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED) supplemented by one year of clerical work experience.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors.
• General knowledge of clerical office methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and type a variety of original correspondence, memorandums, and reports.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and school correspondence.
• Greet visitors and direct staff; schedule appointments for administrators.
• Receive and place telephone calls; respond to inquiries from students, parents, guardians, and the public.
• Maintain attendance, enrollment, and student history records; process payrolls and requisitions for supplies.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing software

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Clerk I to support administrative operations in a large public school facility. Under the principal's direction, you will handle clerical tasks, payroll preparation, enrollment records, and communications with staff, students, and the public.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, and one year of clerical experience, with the ability to type 45 wpm with few errors; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database