SY26-27 Anticipated School Clerk Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Basic Life Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b)

Supplemental Retirement Plans (457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a School Clerk Assistant to perform a variety of routine clerical duties in a CPS facility under the supervision of the school principal.

The role handles mail, reception, scheduling, inquiries, and prepares student transfers and registrations, using PC or typewriter as directed. Strong typing and basic arithmetic are valued; must communicate clearly with staff, students, parents and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) and typing 35 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors.
• General clerical work experience is desirable.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; effective communication with staff, students, parents and the public.

Responsibilities

• Type original correspondence using PC or typewriter as directed.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail and school correspondence.
• Greet visitors as receptionist and direct to staff.
• Schedule appointments for school administrators.
• Answer general inquiries from students, parents, guardians, and the public.
• Process student transfers and registrations; file reports and records.
• Operate basic office machines and intercom system.
• Maintain office bulletin boards and assist petty cash or payroll tasks.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Communication skills

Clerical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Typewriter

Photocopier

Fax machine

Personal computer

Intercom system

Job description

CLASS TITLE

School Clerk Assistant

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

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 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.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Posting Date

Aug 13, 2026, 11:44:35 AM

Primary Location

West Side-646 N Lawndale Avenue (Laura S Ward School)

Salary Range

$41,129.95 to $61,973.83

CLASS TITLE

School Clerk Assistant

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

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 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.