Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant- school
Date Posted:
4/16/2026
Location:
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Date Available:
07/30/2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a School Administrative Assistant for 2026/27 school year.The goal of this position is to provide a positive first impression of the school community for all parents/faculty/visitors who enter the building, providing them with information regarding school business, as requested. In addition, this position maintains and implements a variety of office related responsibilities in an effort to assist building administration in the management of the school day.
The ideal candidate will:
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Answer telephones, taking messages for faculty and administration, documenting information regarding student absences, answering questions from parents about daily school activities.
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Maintain an appropriate and high level of confidentiality regarding the daily events that occur throughout the building.
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Prepare and maintain all information related to students (except for health records), including running reports, updating information district systems, and communicating information as needed.
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Facilitate proper working order and upkeep of office equipment including copy machines, walkie-talkies, laminator, shredder, etc.
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Execute all written, verbal, and electronic communication, as directed, including correspondence within building, throughout district, and with the community.
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Process money taken in at the building level, maintain accurate records, and follow established procedures with the district business office.
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Order and distribute office supplies, equipment and related materials.
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Distribute US mail and district mail to building faculty.
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Assist students, parents, staff, and administrators in school related issues on a daily basis.
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Assist in the health office as needed.
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Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements include:
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High School Diploma,
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Ability to use effective and positive interpersonal communication skills
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Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
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Demonstration of high levels of flexibility, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
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Ability to use Microsoft Office
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Familiarity with Skyward, Absence Management and Synergy systems a plus
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Sitting, standing, bending, walking
Hourly Rate: $19.25 plus experience considered. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits
