Clerical Typist – School District Support

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Board of Education is seeking a Typist-Provisional for School 53 in Buffalo, NY. The role involves routine clerical work and typing of correspondence, reports and payroll data, with duties that grow in complexity as experience increases.

Qualifications include graduation from High School, Business School, GED or Equivalency Diploma, with typing or keyboarding training, and the ability to type 35 wpm. Open Competitive; final filing date is October 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School, Business School, GED or Equivalency Diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing or keyboarding.
• Ability to type from clear copy or rough draft at a reasonable rate of speed (35 wpm).
• Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and clerical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Types correspondence, reports, documents, records and other materials from various sources under varying levels of direction using equipment with the alphanumeric keyboard.
• Files and maintains records, reports and other documents; checks for clerical accuracy and completeness.
• Inputs and retrieves data using a computer terminal; operates copy machines and basic office equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Buffalo Board of Education is seeking a Typist-Provisional for School 53 in Buffalo, NY. The role involves routine clerical work and typing of correspondence, reports and payroll data, with duties that grow in complexity as experience increases.

Qualifications include graduation from High School, Business School, GED or Equivalency Diploma, with typing or keyboarding training, and the ability to type 35 wpm. Open Competitive; final filing date is October 7, 2026.