Academy Program Specialist

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Program Specialist
• Date Posted: 7/23/2026
• Location:
  
  All sites
• Closing Date: 08/05/2026

• California teaching credential
• Three years K-6 classroom experience
• Experience with STEAM activities, and visual and performing arts programs desirable
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings

Extended Learning

Staff as assigned

To assist school staff in planning, developing and implementing the Academy Program curriculum and activities along with enhancing the school's general instructional program.

• Assists in planning, developing and implementing academy and regular instructional. program curriculum and activities
• Assists in planning, developing and implementing school site professional development programs
• Assists in planning, writing and evaluating academy program activities
• Assists teachers in selection of appropriate materials to meet individual student needs
• Assists in developing, implementing, coordinating and monitoring academy program activities master schedule
• Provides direct services to students during regular day to blend with Academy program
• Assists in assignment of and evaluation of academy program personnel
• Conducts parent-teacher-student conferences as needed
• Maintains necessary records and files
• Attends meetings as assigned by principal
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability
• Performs other related duties as assigned

$77,973 - $137,256 annually (190days. Max. salary includes education and shift differential stipends)

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

• Resume
• Credential authorizing service in area of assignment
• Complete contact information for three (3) professional references (One reference must be current/recent supervisor)

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or Final date to receive applicationss extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year.

Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment.

If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

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