School Office Clerk & Front Desk Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Pharmacy

Vision

Behavioral health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Pension plans

403(b) and 457(b)

FSAs

Spot Pet Insurance

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

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.