Rotating School Clerk – Payroll & Records

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Board of Education in Buffalo, NY seeks a Rotating School Clerk to support school office operations, payroll processing, records maintenance, and transcripts handling. The role includes reception duties and coordination with principals and staff.

Candidates should have strong clerical skills, typing speed, and ability to follow procedures. Salary ranges from $46,802 to $54,363 per year with Civil Service residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in school/office clerical work preferred.
• Ability to follow complex rules and procedures accurately.
• Proficient in typing and basic arithmetic.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Relieve Principal/Asst. Principal and coordinate school office activities.
• Liaise between administrators, staff and the public.
• Prepare and type letters, forms and memoranda.
• Maintain and update school records and payroll data.
• Process transcripts and student records requests.
• Handle mail, visitors, and basic financial transactions.

Skills

Clerical aptitude

Office terminology

English literacy

Typing 35 wpm

Education

Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Typewriter

CRT terminal

Personal computer

Job description

Buffalo Board of Education in Buffalo, NY seeks a Rotating School Clerk to support school office operations, payroll processing, records maintenance, and transcripts handling. The role includes reception duties and coordination with principals and staff.

Candidates should have strong clerical skills, typing speed, and ability to follow procedures. Salary ranges from $46,802 to $54,363 per year with Civil Service residency requirements.