School Clerk -Rotating​/Provisional RB

Position: School Clerk -Rotating - Permanent/Provisional RB# 26-042a
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROOM 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

November 10, 2026

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #26-042a BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY Social Service Residency Requirements will apply

(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.

The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American.)

POSITION:
Rotating School Clerk – Permanent/Provisional SALARY: $46,802–$54,363

LOCATION:

VARIOUS SCHOOL LOCATIONS DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Incumbents of a position in this class perform difficult and responsible clerical work in a school administrative office. They are responsible for performing varied clerical tasks requiring independent judgment, a complete understanding of the office's rules, policies, and procedures, and the operation of a typewriter, CRT terminal, personal computer, word processor, printer, and other related office equipment. Incumbents receive infrequent instruction in their work performance;

however, new problems are referred to a superior before action is taken. Employees in this class work under the 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 the 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.

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/alphanumeric 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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