CLASS TITLE: School Clerk ICHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Training and Experience.
- 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.
- Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill.
- 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; ability to operate personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database software is highly desirable.
- Good oral and written communication skills, good skill in basic mathematics, good interpersonal skills, good recordkeeping skills.
- 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 11, 2026, 10:45:44 AMPrimary Location
- South Side-8050 South Chappel Avenue (Horace Mann School)
- Position Type
- Union Position
- Salary Range$53,879.80 to $81,185.08CLASS TITLE: School Clerk ICHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Training and Experience.
- 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.
- Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill.
- 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; ability to operate personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database software is highly desirable.
- Good oral and written communication skills, good skill in basic mathematics, good interpersonal skills, good recordkeeping skills.
- 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.
