Administrative Secretary II Bilingual Confidential)

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield City School District is seeking an Administrative Secretary II, Bilingual (Confidential) to support district operations at the Education Center. The role involves secretarial duties, stenographic tasks, and handling reports, budgets, and communications.

The position requires experience with office procedures, shorthand, and strong computer skills. It offers an hourly wage between $27.87 and $42.93 and a detailed probationary/eligibility framework.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; district policies helpful.
• Experience in stenographic and clerical work.
• Ability to take and transcribe shorthand; desirable.
• Knowledge of word processing and computer terminals.
• Ability to prepare reports, letters, surveys, and legal documents.
• Use independent judgement and ensure quality of output.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate others' work.
• Must pass required tests; multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties; take and transcribe dictation; prepare letters and legal documents.
• Answer inquiries; use initiative within policies and procedures.
• Answer phones; arrange appointments; maintain files; prepare reports.
• Compile and prepare materials as assigned.
• Assist in budget and accounting tasks; perform bookkeeping duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Office practices

Stenographic work

Shorthand transcription

Computer literacy

Report writing

Independent judgement

Supervisory ability

Typing 40 WPM

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bakersfield City School District

Administrative Secretary II, Bilingual (Confidential) JobID: 3128

• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
• Location:
  Education Center
• Closing Date:
  11/11/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY II, BILINGUAL (CONFIDENTIAL)

District Context and Commitment

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures; preferably specific knowledge of district policies, procedures and operations
• 2. Experience in stenographic and clerical work
• 3. Ability to take and transcribe shorthand proficiently desirable
• 4. Knowledge and ability to learn and use computer terminal and word processing equipment and systems effectively
• 5. Ability to make accurate computations and prepare statistical documentation; ability to operate office machines
• 6. Ability to organize, write and prepare reports, letters, surveys and legal documents of professional quality
• 7. Ability to use independent judgement and maintain quality control of department output
• 8. Ability to work harmoniously with others; ability to supervise and evaluate work of others
• 9. Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide professional services which will contribute to effectiveness of department and services it renders

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Performs secretarial duties of responsible nature; may take and transcribe dictation of various types; composes correspondence from brief notes and oral instructions; operates office machines, computer terminal and word processing equipment; types letters, requisitions, surveys, resolutions, board materials and various legal documents
• 2. Answers inquiries involving use of initiative and independent judgement within limits of established policies and procedures
• 3. Answers telephone; arranges appointments; sets up and maintains files; supervises, checks and prepares special and periodic reports involving compilation of materials and data
• 4. Compiles and prepares materials as assigned
• 5. Assists in developing and maintaining budget and other accounting procedures of office; performs any bookkeeping tasks associated with position
• 6. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY:$27.87 - $42.93 per hour

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.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

REQUIRED TEST

• Clerical and Spanish Literacy test will be offered upon selection. (Bakersfield College - Tier II Bilingual Certificate will be accepted in lieu of district Spanish Literacy Test). All applicants must have passed the clerical test within three years of the deadline. If you have not taken/passed the Clerical test, you may be invited to participate at a later date.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Typing certificate - 40 net WPM Five minute timed test. (Valid certificate within three years of the deadline of this bulletin. Online certificates not accepted) Typing/shorthand certificates will be accepted from accredited colleges or business colleges. (Copy acceptable for application purposes; original must be presented upon offer of employment).
• Resume

Two (2) letters of recommendation (dated within 1 year)

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.

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.

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.

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