CLASS TITLE: School Clerk AssistantCHARACTERISTICS 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
- 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.
- Posting Date
- Jun 10, 2026, 9:39:46 AMPrimary Location
- North/Northwest Side-2714 W Augusta Blvd (Chicago HS of the Arts)
- Salary Range$41,129.95 to $61,973.83CLASS 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.
