SY26-27 Anticipated School Clerk Assistant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Typing 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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