BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #26-049 August 21, 2026
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply
POSITION: Typist - Perm/Provisional
SALARY: $41,923 – $47,643
LOCATION: School #64- Olmstead Elementary, 874 Amherst Street., Buffalo, NY, 14216
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).
NOTE: Applicants must pass the written examination and translate a passage from English to Spanish
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: August 28, 2026
APPROVED:
Tami Hollie McGee
Chief of Human Resources

