Substitute Secretary

Substitute Secretary

Morgan County Schools Morgan County Schools - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Morgan County Schools - WV

Job : 5862621

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Secretary I, II, III

• High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
• Meet the definition of “Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test), as required;
• Able to work well independently;
• Possess computer skills to include, but not limited to Word/Excel/Outlook;
• Possess good verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Possess excellent organizational skills;
• Able to multi-task; and
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

“Secretary I” means personnel employed to transcribe from notes or mechanical
equipment, receive callers, perform clerical tasks, prepare reports, and operate office machines;

“Secretary II” means personnel employed in any elementary, secondary, kindergarten, nursery, special education, vocational, or any other school as a secretary.

The duties may include performing general clerical tasks; transcribing from notes, stenotype, mechanical equipment, or a sound-producing machine; preparing reports; receiving callers and referring them to proper persons; operating office machines; keeping records; and handing routine correspondence;

“Secretary III” means personnel assigned to the county board office administrators in change of various instructional maintenance, transportation, food services, operations and health departments, federal programs or departments with particular responsibilities of purchasing and financial control or any person who has served for eight years in a position which meets the definition of “secretary II” or “secretary III.” (Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8)

• Ability to write accurate reports and business correspondence consistent with the duties of this position;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of the position;
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages consistent with the duties of this position;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form;
• Ability to work effectively with administrators and other staff personnel;
• Experience with the operation of computers and software;
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must have ability to learn and utilize new software programs as systems are upgraded, including but not limited to the development and maintenance of database files, spreadsheets and word documents;
• Excellent keyboarding skills required with good grammatical spelling and punctuation;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community;
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communications; and
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with county requirements and Board policies

• Schedules and organizes for meetings, events, and other school activities;
• Designs…