Temporary School Clerk – Buffalo Board of Education

About the role

The Buffalo Board of Education seeks a temporary School Clerk to support the administrative functions of a school office. Working under the supervision of the Principal or Assistant Principal, the clerk will handle a variety of clerical tasks that require independent judgment and familiarity with office equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as liaison between school leadership, faculty, and building personnel.
• Prepare, type, and reproduce letters, bulletins, forms, and memoranda.
• Compile and maintain weekly, monthly, and annual reports and records.
• Process bi‑weekly payroll for faculty and staff.
• Receive visitors, answer inquiries, and direct calls to appropriate officials.
• Sort, distribute incoming mail and manage outgoing correspondence.
• Maintain permanent student record cards and issue transcripts.
• Requisition, receive, and distribute supplies and materials.
• Handle cash receipts, issue receipts, and maintain financial logs.
• Operate telephone switchboard and standard office equipment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional clerical training preferred.
• Experience in a school or office environment is advantageous.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and follow established policies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with personal computer and word‑processing software.
• Familiarity with printer operation.
• Experience using a telephone switchboard.
• Basic knowledge of typewriter and CRT terminal operation.

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $46,802 to $54,363.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment.
• Potential for professional growth within the school system.