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 offi