Program Specialist: Multilingual Education Programs

• Cross cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, Bilingual, Cross cultural, Language, and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificate or Bilingual Authorization required
• Five years of successful classroom experience and/or school support
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning skills and strategies for English Learners

• Valid California teaching credential
• Cross cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, Bilingual, Cross cultural, Language, and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificate or Bilingual Authorization required
• Five years of successful classroom experience and/or school support
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning skills and strategies for English Learners

REPORTS TO: Administrators as Assigned

JOB GOAL: To facilitate the coordination of programs at the District Level and to assist school staff in implementing programs which will provide English Learners in the district with educational opportunities of consistently high standard in line with the district's vision, mission, and values

• Provides assistance and information to school and district staff on content as assigned
• Acts as resource and assists school and district staff in selection of appropriate instructional materials
• Acts as resource for planning instructional in-services for school and district staff
• Serves and participates on district committees and performs related tasks
• Collaborates with departments across the district
• Provides supports for English Learners and immigrant students
• Supports the implementation of state and federal categorically-funded programs, grant funded programs, as well as school and district initiatives within the department
• Assists with state assessments
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY
: $88,016 - $150,033 annually (Max. salary includes educational stipend)

EVALUATION: 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

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026.

• Resume
• Complete information for three (3) professional references including current supervisor
• Evidence of valid California teaching credential

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.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

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…