Temporary School Administration Clerk

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

Job summary

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking a Rotating School Clerk – Temporary to support the school administrative office across various sites in Buffalo, NY. The role emphasizes clerical accuracy, records management, and timely communications with staff and students.

The incumbent will assist with payroll processing, transcripts, mail handling, and daily office operations while reporting to the School Principal/Assistant Principal. Prior clerical experience and keyboarding competency are required.

Qualifications

• Promotional or open competitive clerical roles require typing/keyboarding course listed on the application.
• One year full-time clerical experience with alphanumeric keyboard is preferred for open competitive.
• Education proof must be presented at appointment time.

Responsibilities

• Relieve Principal/Assistant Principal and direct school office activities.
• Act as liaison between Principal/Assistant Principal and office staff.
• Reproduce and type letters, forms, and memoranda for the school office.
• Compose and type original written communications.
• Compile and maintain weekly, monthly, and annual reports and records.
• Maintain and update pupil records and payrolls.

Skills

Office terminology

Business Arithmetic

Clerical aptitude

Typing speed 35 wpm

Oral/written directions

Supervising subordinates

Pupil/parent relations

Education

Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CRT terminal

Personal computer

Word processor

Typewriter

Job description

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking a Rotating School Clerk – Temporary to support the school administrative office across various sites in Buffalo, NY. The role emphasizes clerical accuracy, records management, and timely communications with staff and students.

The incumbent will assist with payroll processing, transcripts, mail handling, and daily office operations while reporting to the School Principal/Assistant Principal. Prior clerical experience and keyboarding competency are required.