Typist - School - Harvey Austin, Perm​/Provisional, RB

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROOM 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #26-026 July 24, 2026

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

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.

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.

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).

• 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.

Tami Hollie Mc Gee

Chief of Human Resources