( TAT ) School Clerk 1

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the school principal, performs any of several specialized clerical functions in a large public school facility, or performs a variety of responsible clerical functions in a small public school facility; and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) supplemented by one year of clerical work experience, and the ability to type 45 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• General knowledge of modern clerical office methods, practices, and procedures; knowledge of common office machines and equipment.
• Ability to apply general clerical office methods, practices, and procedures
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to type proficiently
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with school personnel, students, parents and guardians, and the general public
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good skill in basic mathematics
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good recordkeeping skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and types a variety of original correspondence, memorandums, and reports 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 inquiries from students, parents and guardians and the general public concerning school operations and activities
• Maintains attendance records of students and staff
• Processes and prepares payrolls for school personnel, both manually and by operating computerized timekeeping and payroll equipment
• Maintains enrollment records and processes student transfers
• Maintains student history records
• Prepares and processes requisitions for the procurement of supplies, instructional materials, furniture, and equipment
• Maintains and monitors the school’s petty cash and internal account ledgers
• Issues checks and prepares money for deposits
• Receives and compiles periodic reports involving payrolls, pupil attendance and enrollment, various funds and account ledgers
• Compiles and forwards student transcripts to appropriate parties
• May take and transcribe dictation
• May operate personal computers utilizing spreadsheet, database, or other software applications.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents.
• You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
• 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
• CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED