District Receptionist and Clerk

Standard School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Standard School District in California seeks a District Receptionist and Clerk. The position at Education Service Center handles front desk duties, phone routing, and clerical tasks in a busy office environment.

You will prepare letters, forms, and state reports; maintain calendars and filing systems; assist with district website updates. Spanish translation and interpreter support are preferred. 8-hour days, full-time, with a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of at least 35 wpm with recent certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public in English; Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public in person or by phone and route calls and messages.
• Perform routine clerical tasks: read, proof, file letters and forms, prepare requisitions and reports.
• Maintain facilities calendar, filing system, and assist with website/social media updates.
• Provide transcription, translation and interpreter services in Spanish when needed.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Posting Date: May 20, 2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: District Receptionist and Clerk

SITE LOCATION OF POSITION: Education Service Center

TERM/HOURS OF POSITION: 8 Hours Per Day

WORK HOURS: 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Supervised by the Superintendent, in cooperation with other Education Service Center supervisory or confidential personnel, receives the public in person or via phone, communicates effectively, routes calls and messages, and performs routine clerical functions including but not limited to: utilize shredder, copier, computer terminal and other office equipment; read, proof, check, file and locate materials; create or change letters and forms, complete or prepare requisitions, surveys, state reports and various documents; maintain facilities use calendar; arrange appointments or meetings; set and maintain a regular filing system; respect confidentiality of office information; assist in maintaining the district website and social media; provide transcription, translation and interpreter services in Spanish is preferred; perform all duties as required in a friendly professional manner; and perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Organize and file documents/reports, perform routine clerical functions, word process or type with a speed of a minimum of 35 wpm (certificate dated within the last 12 months is required). Knowledge of techniques and strategies to effectively communicate with the public in both English and Spanish is preferred.

SALARY: Range 15, Step 1: $20.60

SCREENING PROCEDURES: Review of applications and personal interviews.

FILING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., May 26, 2026, or until filled.

OTHER COMMENTS: The applicant selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-placement medical assessment, TB clearance, and fingerprint clearance before being hired as a probationary employee.