Typist (3 Positions)- Shared Accountability Office- Perm/Provisional, RB #26-025

Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$41,923–$47,643 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Computer Terminals, English Language, Financial Reporting, High School Diploma, Keyboards, Mail Processing, Office Equipment, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Printers, Record Keeping, School Management, Secondary School, Telephone Skills, Typing, Word Processors
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
3 days ago

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ROOM 720 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #26-025 July 22, 2026

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

POSITION: Typist - Perm/Provisional

SALARY: $41,923 - $47,643

LOCATIONS: Various

APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

  • of a position in this class perform difficult and responsible clerical work in a school administrative office. They are responsible for the performance of varied clerical tasks requiring the exercise of independent judgment, a complete understanding of the rules, policies and procedures of the office, and the operation of a typewriter, CRT terminal, personal computer, word processor, printer and other related office equipment. Incumbents receive infrequent instruction in the performance of their work; however, new problems are referred to a superior before action is taken. Employees in this class work under general supervision of the School Principal/Assistant Principal. Supervision is exercised over clerical personnel assigned to the school.

Typical Work Activities

Relieves Principal/Assistant Principal and directs the activities of the administrative office of the school:

  • acts as a liaison between the Principal/Assistant Principal and office/building personnel and faculty members;

Reproduces and types from various sources letters, bulletins, forms and memoranda pertaining to a school office;

  • composes and types original written communications;

Compiles weekly, monthly and annual reports and records;

  • maintains and updates records on same;

Compiles, enters and maintains bi-weekly payrolls of faculty and school staff;

Receives visitors, answers inquiries and callers and refers them to proper school officials;

Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail;

Prepares, maintains and inputs permanent record cards of pupils;

  • prepares and issues transcripts of pupils' records to high schools, colleges and universities;

Requisitions materials and supplies as approved:

  • checks upon delivery and issues to faculty members/staff;

May be required to receive, count and deposit all monies that pass through the office:

  • issues receipts and maintains financial records/reports of same;

May operate telephone switchboard and other office equipment including typewriter, CRT terminal, personal computer, word processor, printer and related office equipment;

May be required to open the school doors for callers to enter the building;

May be required to take charge of the administrative office during summer months, when school is not in session or when directed by the Principal/Assistant Principal;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Open Competitive

Graduation from High School, Business School, GED or Equivalency Diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing or keyboarding (proof of education/courses must be presented at time of appointment).

Supplemental Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;

Thorough knowledge of Business Arithmetic and English;

Clerical aptitude;

Ability to operate a typewriter/alpha-numeric keyboard at 35 wpm to produce an accurate and clean copy;

Ability to be trained in the operation of CRT terminal, personal computer, word processor, printer and related office equipment;

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions;

Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates;

Ability to establish an effective working relationship with pupils, parents and school officials;

Courtesy; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

FINAL FILING DATE: July 29, 2026

APPROVED:

Tami Hollie McGee

Chief of Human Resources

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Buffalo Public Schools