Typist Shared Accountability Office- Perm/Provisional,RB Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Administrative/Clerical

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

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

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;
Requisition s 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 Mc Gee
Chief of Human Resources

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Typist Shared Accountability Office- Perm​/Provisional, RB

Typist Shared Accountability Office- Perm/Provisional, RB