Administrative Assistant to School Counseling

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical
Date Posted:
10/15/2025
Location:
Glenbard East
Date Available:
December 2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Glenbard Township High School District 87 JOB POSTING ID #10300
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
Position
Administrative Assistant to School Counseling
Building
Glenbard East
Position Type
AFSCME Tier 3
Term
10 Month
Hours
8 hours per day, 187 days per year
Licensed Required
None
Supervisor
Assistant Principal of Operations
Rate of Pay
$19.25
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life/ADD insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF
Paid leave
Start Date
December 2025
Position Summary
The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.
Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Should be neat, thorough, industrious, and have knowledge of secretarial and school procedures.
• Must be proficient in typing (45 wpm) and experienced in general computer programs such as Word and Excel.
• Must have the ability to operate office equipment, do basic data entry, and maintain records and scheduling.
• Should have good written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact constructively with others.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, have graphic and artistic ability, and a general understanding of legal issues in education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all inclusive)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be organized, thorough, industrious. Should be able to take initiative in order to problem solve.
• Must have appropriate computer office software experience including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite programs.
• Must have the ability to operate office equipment, perform some data entry, maintain records and scheduling.
• Should have good written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact constructively with others.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality with regards to student records.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to complete and apply basic mathematics concepts
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Familiarity with testing administration (for instructional positions)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To:
Mr. Mitch Berenson
Assistant Principal for Operations
Glenbard East H.S.
Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.