Anticipated SY 26-27 School Clerk Assistant

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
Ability to type 35 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors
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

Nice To Haves

General clerical work experience is highly desirable.
Good skill in basic arithmetic
Good typing skills
Oral and written communication skills
Good personal computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

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.