Staff Secretary, Galen Clark, Special Education at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction from assigned supervisor, the Staff Secretary performs a variety of secretarial/clerical support and receptionist duties, following established policies, procedures, routines, and methods. Assignments can be in instructional or administrative/business areas. Work is focused in the areas of skilled keyboarding and data entry, creation of spreadsheets and presentation graphics, receptionist duties, records maintenance, filing and retrieval of information and reports. This position requires the ability to provide support with competencies such as the ability to carry out projects that involve research/gathering data and information from other departments and sites for reports and special studies.
Requirements / Qualifications
1. Complete online application 2. Resume 3. Unofficial transcripts/records 4. Three current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) 5. Typing Certificate - 50 WPM 6. EDUCATION: High School Diploma/Equivalent plus one year of advanced secretarial training/coursework 7. EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in general clerical, secretarial, production keyboarding, or equivalent environment.
Call WorkNet at 209-724-2100 to schedule your typing test IF you do not have a 50 WPM or higher certificate. No online certificates are accepted. WorkNet is located at 1205 W. 18th St, Merced, CA 95340
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 18 months)
- Resume
- Typing Certificate (50 wpm)
Requirements / Qualifications
1. Complete online application 2. Resume 3. Unofficial transcripts/records 4. Three current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) 5. Typing Certificate - 50 WPM 6. EDUCATION: High School Diploma/Equivalent plus one year of advanced secretarial training/coursework 7. EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in general clerical, secretarial, production keyboarding, or equivalent environment.
Call WorkNet at 209-724-2100 to schedule your typing test IF you do not have a 50 WPM or higher certificate. No online certificates are accepted. WorkNet is located at 1205 W. 18th St, Merced, CA 95340
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 18 months)
- Resume
- Typing Certificate (50 wpm)
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
9/4/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/25/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$4,625 - $5,307 Monthly
$4,625 - $5,307 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
max entry step 3 @ $4,955, Grade 112 of the Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule (CSS)
Length of Work Year
12 months, 261 days per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
211 E. 11th St, Merced
Hours
7:30am-4:30pm
MCOE EMPLOYEES
MCOE qualified employees who apply will be considered first
PC #
4132