Bilingual Spanish Typist (Temporary)

Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 48,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Buffalo Board of Education in Buffalo, NY seeks a Temporary Typist to perform typing, translation between Spanish and English, and routine clerical tasks at School #64-Olmstead Elementary. The role requires high school graduation and a typing course, plus the ability to translate fluently.

Open Competitive; candidates must pass a 35 wpm typing test and a written exam. Salary ranges from $41,923 to $47,643, with civil service residency requirements and a September 2, 2026 final filing date.

Qualifications

Graduation from High School, Business School, GED or Equivalency Diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing or keyboarding.
Applicants must have the ability to fluently speak and translate the Spanish language.
Applicants must pass the written examination and qualifying typing test at 35 wpm and translate a passage from English to Spanish.

Responsibilities

Works directly with Spanish-speaking individuals and types correspondence, reports, and records from various sources using Spanish and English keyboards.
Operates a variety of office equipment to produce typed copy and validates accuracy and completeness of documents.
Translates between Spanish and English; answers telephone or switchboard in both languages; may act as receptionist and input data into computer terminals.
Maintains files and records, processes mail, and handles routine clerical tasks as assigned.