Typist Special Education Temporary RB# 25-259 at Buffalo Public Schools

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCESROOM 720 CITY HALLBUFFALO NEW YORK 14202 December 3 2025RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #25-259BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCYCivil Service Residency Requirements will apply(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)POSITION: Typist-Temporary SALARY: $41923 - $47643LOCATION: Special Education PS 12 Central Registration Center Room 202 33 Ash Street Buffalo NY 14204APPLICATION:CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT 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 CLASSTypists perform routine clerical work which involves the operation of equipment requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard in accordance with standards of acceptable levels of production. The types of equipment used to produce correspondence reports charts etc. include Electronic Word Processing Equipment Personal Computers Data Terminals Printers etc.. This position is also characterized by a broad responsibility for the performance of non-typing clerical tasks. Work is routine in nature however as incumbents gain experience on assignments and unit activities additional and more complex duties are added. These additional duties do not reach the difficulty or complexity of work associated with the senior level of this series. Although detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments with procedures that are definitely fixed incumbents must exercise independent judgment in applying them to specific cases. Work is reviewed either by observation periodic or spot checks cross-checking by others or by checking the completed work. (This class is equivalent to that of Clerk with the exception that incumbents must have the ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed.) No supervision is exercised over other employees.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIESTypes correspondence reports documents records and other materials from various sources under varying degrees of direction using equipment with the alphanumeric keyboardsets up makes adjustments and operates a variety of equipment in order to produce a typed copy from a variety of sourcesproofreads typed copy and makes correctionscomposes and types routine correspondence and memoranda from verbal and/or written instructionsPerforms a variety of non-typing clerical tasks as assignedFiles and maintains records reports and other documents:checks for clerical accuracy and completenessopens dates sorts distributes and files mailsorts indexes and files bills requisitions ledger cards and other material alphabetically and/or numericallyposts and makes entries from original sources and maintains records bills control cards and ledgersmakes file searches and pulls needed material.Issues and records licenses permits and applicationsCollects fees and accounts for monies receivedMaintains time reports and payroll dataAssists in compiling data statistics and other basic information for research purposesAnswers telephone or switchboard: takes messages and gives routine informationMay act as receptionist directing callers to proper persons or sources of informationInputs and retrieves data using a computer terminalMay operate copy machines microfilm simple computing and other office machinesPerforms related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOpen CompetitiveGraduation 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).PromotionalContinuous and permanent status in the non-competitive class as a Clerk Aide in the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for at least two addition applicants must have graduated from High School Business School or have aGED or Equivalency Diploma including or supplemented by a course in typing or keyboarding.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR BOTH COMPETITIVE AND PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONSAll applicants must submit a school transcript verifying a successful typing or keyboarding course. Online computer training courses will not be accepted.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSWorking knowledge of office terminology procedures and equipmentWorking knowledge of proper grammatical usage punctuation and spellingWorking knowledge of business arithmeticAbility to type from clear copy or rough draft at a reasonable rate of speed (35 wpm)Ability to be trained in the operation of data processing equipment computer terminal equipment and related data processing equipment used in the input/output of dataAbility to understand and follow oral and written directionsClerical aptitudeAbility to write legiblyAbility to get along well with othersPhysical condition commensurate with the demands of the position FINAL FILING DATE:December 10 2025APPROVED:Tami Hollie-McGeeChief of Human ResourcesThe Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals actual or perceived race color creed religion religious practice national origin ethnic group sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) gender identity sexual orientation (the term sexual orientation means heterosexuality homosexuality bisexuality or asexuality political affiliation age marital status military status veteran status disability weight domestic violence victim status arrest or conviction record genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Districts non-discrimination policies should be directed to or to: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 ï Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,Fashion Retail,Invoicing,LTE,Administration Support,Import & Export Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 41923 - 47643