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• Early Education at Merced County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 11/20/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 11/10/2026 Contact Melissa Reyes 209-381-6619 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $30.25
• $34.52 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Maximum entry salary is step 3 at $32.41 per hour. Based on 26-27 Classified Support Staff (CSS) Salary Schedule. Length of Work Year 261 Employment Type Full Time Program Early Education
• Early Learning Family Support Location 1840 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA 95341 Hours 8:00 a.m.
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• 5:00 PM 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 administrative direction, the Administrative Secretary performs specialized technical, secretarial, and administrative support duties typically for an educational administrator in a department having multiple sub-functions, or organization-wide service with substantial secretarial needs. Coordinates and performs administrative projects, work flow, and support activities for the office and related functions. This position requires the ability to carry out projects that involve data from other departments, sites or districts and research gathering of information for reports and special studies. View attached job description for complete details. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications The following documents are REQUIRED and must be uploaded to your Edjoin application before the deadline date: 1. Resume 2. Three (3) current letters of recommendation (dated and signed within the past 18 months) 3. Unofficial college transcripts 4. Typing Certificate demonstrating a minimum of 55 words per minute (online certificates are not accepted) 5. Word and Excel Skills Test Certifications at a Normal User Level (For candidates who do not already possess these certificates, instructions for obtaining them are included below.)

• Applicants who do not currently possess the required documents to meet #4 and/or #5 listed above [55 WPM Typing Certificate and/or the Word/Excel skills certifications] may complete testing at Prospero of Merced (635 Fairfield Dr.

, Suite C, Merced, CA 95340) or any local Prospero location. Typing and Microsoft Word/Excel tests must be completed on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing typically takes no more than one hour to complete. Please complete all required testing and upload your certificates prior to submitting your application.

Upon hire must present:

• TB clearance,
• Original high school diploma & official college transcripts.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (must hold certificate or past MOS test within probation period)
• Valid CA driver's license, proof of current auto insurance, and DMV Driving record.

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.

Minimum qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent supplemented by one years of college coursework in Office Administration, Business or related field, and three years of experience in an administrative support/secretarial capacity. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered to interview. View attached job description for complete details. Certification Copy of Transcript Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 total current letters of recommendation are required (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months)) Resume Typing Certificate (Minimum of 55 WPM Required) Requirements / Qualifications The following documents are REQUIRED and must be uploaded to your Edjoin application before the deadline date: 1. Resume 2. Three (3) current letters of recommendation (dated and signed within the past 18 months) 3. Unofficial college transcripts 4. Typing Certificate demonstrating a minimum of 55 words per minute (online certificates are not accepted) 5. Word and Excel Skills Test Certifications at a Normal User Level (For candidates who do not already possess these certificates, instructions for obtaining them are included below.)

• Applicants who do not currently possess the required documents to meet #4 and/or #5 listed above [55 WPM Typing Certificate and/or the Word/Excel skills certifications] may complete testing at Prospero of Merced (635 Fairfield Dr.

, Suite C, Merced, CA 95340) or any local Prospero location. Typing and Microsoft Word/Excel tests must be completed on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing typically takes no more than one hour to complete. Please complete all required testing and upload your certificates prior to submitting your application.

Upon hire must present:

• TB clearance,
• Original high school diploma & official college transcripts.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (must hold certificate or past MOS test within probation period)
• Valid CA driver's license, proof of current auto insurance, and DMV Driving record.

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.

Minimum qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent supplemented by one years of college coursework in Office Administration, Business or related field, and three years of experience in an administrative support/secretarial capacity. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered to interview. View attached job description for complete details. Certification Copy of Transcript Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 total current letters of recommendation are required (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months)) Resume Typing Certificate (Minimum of 55 WPM Required) Comments and Other Information

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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. Links Related To This Job

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