Academic Program Leader

Bakersfield City School District; Alley (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bakersfield City School District invites applications for the Academic Program Leader position to provide expertise and supplemental support to staff for full implementation of the instructional program at the school site level.

The role monitors site actions, professional development, and budget to align with the School Plan for Student Achievement and works with teachers to improve instructional practices and coach staff through the cycle.

Qualifications

• Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in area of assignment.
• Five years successful classroom teaching experience.
• Experience working with diverse learnings in English Language Arts and/or Mathematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Experience providing professional development to staff and implementation of the coaching cycle.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Specialized training in reading/language arts, math or English Language Development (ELD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of state and federal categorially-funded programs, grant funded programs, school and district initiatives.
• Works with teachers to help analyze and improve instructional practices (i.e. coaching cycle).
• Identifies, reclassifies, and provides supports for English Learners.
• Supports the development and implementation of Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
• Provides instructional resources to support intervention and enrichment Programs.
• Supports teachers with development of students' critical thinking, problem solving, creative, collaborative and communication skills at high levels to shape resilient learners.
• Triangulates school wide data to identify areas of student needs and provide supplemental support for students.
• Provides leadership in planning and implementing instructional professional learning opportunities for school staff.
• Participates in parent involvement activities, events and committees as member of site leadership team.
• Assists with administration of all school site, District and state assessments.
• Assists with school data collection and analysis.
• Meets regularly with site administration, teachers and district instructional support staff to further communication and strengthen instructional support to school staff.
• Maintains necessary budgets, records and files; prepares required reports.
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Staff development

Coaching cycle

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

California teaching credential

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Academic Program Leader


• Date Posted: 9/3/2026


• Location: All sites


• Closing Date: 09/16/2026

ACADEMIC PROGRAM LEADER

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in area of assignment


• Five years successful classroom teaching experience


• Experience working with diverse learnings in English Language Arts and/or Mathematics


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others


• Experience providing professional development to staff and implementation of the coaching cycle


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing


• Specialized training in reading/language arts, math or English Language Development (ELD) preferred

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide expertise and supplemental support to staff at the school site level for the full implementation of the instructional program; monitors site actions, professional development and budget to aligned with the School Plan for Student Achievement

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports implementation of state and federal categorially‑funded programs, grant funded programs, school and district initiatives


• Works with teachers to help analyze and improve instructional practices (i.e. coaching cycle)


• Identifies, reclassifies, and provides supports for English Learners


• Supports the development and implementation of Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)


• Provides instructional resources to support intervention and enrichment Programs


• Supports teachers with development of students' critical thinking, problem solving, creative, collaborative and communication skills at high levels to shape resilient learners


• Triangulates school wide data to identify areas of student needs and provide supplemental support for students


• Provides leadership in planning and implementing instructional professional learning opportunities for school staff


• Participates in parent involvement activities, events and committees as member of site leadership team


• Assists with administration of all school site, District and state assessments


• Assists with school data collection and analysis


• Meets regularly with site administration, teachers and district instructional support staff to further communication and strengthen instructional support to school staff


• Maintains necessary budgets, records and files; prepares required reports


• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability


• Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $78,145 - $133,656 annually (190 day. Max. salary include educational stipends)

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.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

An online application along with any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on September 16, 2026

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Resume


• Credential authorizing services in area of assignment


• Complete contact information for three (3) professional references (One reference must be current/recent supervisor)

Copies of required certificates may be submitted with application. District may require that original certificate be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable certificates.

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.

CONDITIONS OF 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 application deadlines 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.

AB2534 and SB848

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.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Erin Johnston, by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail] , or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.