Typist - School #43- Lovejoy Discovery, Perm​/Provisional, RB #26-048

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ROOM 720 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

SALARY: $41,923 – $47,643

LOCATION:

School #43
- Lovejoy Discovery, 161 Benzinger Street.,Buffalo, NY, 14206

• 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
• 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

August 28, 2026

Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources