Academy Program Specialist

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bakersfield City School District seeks an Academy Program Specialist to support planning and implementation of the Academy Program curriculum and related activities. Candidates should hold a California teaching credential and have at least three years of K-6 classroom experience; STEAM and visual/ performing arts exposure is desirable, with ability to work evenings.

This role reports to Extended Learning and may supervise staff; salary ranges from $77,973 to $137,256 annually for 190 days,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

STEAM activities

Flexible schedule

Education

California teaching credential

Job description

ACADEMY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

• Experience with STEAM activities, and visual and performing arts programs desirable
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings

Qualifications

• 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

Reports To

Extended Learning

Supervises

Staff as assigned

Job Goal

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

Performance Responsibilities

• 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

Salary

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

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.

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...

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.

Non-discrimination 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, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Rona Chacon Mellon, 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.