12 Month - Office Professional 1

Position Type:
Clerical/Office Professional I

Date Posted:
3/30/2026

Location:
Kennedy Middle School
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL 1

COMPENSATION RANGE: $16.35 - $21.12 per hour

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Perform task-oriented clerical work in a school office. Provide assistance to school administrators, staff, students, and parents. Effective operation of a school office exercising initiative, confidentiality, and discretion in the performance of work duties. Work assignments are performed with some degree of independence based on knowledge and experience.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. Interacts with public and employees in routine situations which require tact, discretion and courtesy.
2. Assists with processing of district documents such as field trips and requests for leaves.
3. Timely and accurately compiles and enters data into various computer programs/systems.
4. Maintains accurate records, files, lists, information and inventories.
5. Compiles information and data from various sources.
6. Prepares, develops, creates and distributes reports, documents, and correspondence accurately and efficiently for distribution.
7. Conducts records management in accordance with state and district guidelines.
8. On an as-needed basis, accesses confidential information with discretion in regards to student records, attendance and discipline referrals.
9. Provides back-up and assists other Office Professionals as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities, within Level 1.
10. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
11. Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate within Level 1.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES NECESSARY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNICTIONS:

1. Ability to communicate and interact with staff and co-workers in a professional manner
2. Demonstrates positive customer service skills
3. Demonstrates confidentiality
4. Ability to prioritize tasks
5. Demonstrates organizational skills
6. Demonstrates proficient verbal and written communication skills as well as professionalism
7. Ability to multi-task and work with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment
8. Willingness and ability to learn

A comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Collective Bargaining Agreement: RESPA

NON- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned within Level 1for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. Experience operating general office equipment including but not limited to scanner, fax machine, computer, printers and copiers, VOIP phone system. Working knowledge of current computer programs such as Microsoft Office, eschool, and other windows based applications.


LENGTH OF WORK: 10, 11 or 12 months or other contractual agreement.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.


OTHER:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.


The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.