Program Clerk

Fairfax Elementary School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Elementary School District in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to coordinate and administer the technology used to track student enrollment, assessments, and all student support services. Under the direction of the Superintendent, you will ensure accurate data and provide responsive support to staff.

This classified position requires at least one year of clerical experience and a High School diploma, with strong typing, records management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clerical experience.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Proficient in basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and clerical duties necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of information processed or received.
• Compile information from various sources and download files, compile and tabulate statistical data as necessary.
• Answer questions and provide information and assistance to staff, administration and others.
• Proof records and documents for clerical and arithmetical accuracy, completeness and for compliance with established procedures as directed.
• Duplicate and distribute material as needed.
• Operate a variety of office machines such as a computer, printer, calculator, typewriter and copier.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Type 30 wpm

Follow directions

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Meet deadlines

Records management

File maintenance

Oral and written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Date Available: 09/11/2026
• Closing Date: 09/03/2026

8 hours per day, 213 days
$22.19/hour - $33.82/hour

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent, to coordinate and administer the technology used to track student enrollment, assessments, and all student support services.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Classified Salary Schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures;
• Basic record keeping techniques;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment and machines, computer essential.

ABILITY TO

• Type accurately 30 words per minute;
• Make accurate arithmetical computation;
• Follow oral and written directions;
• Respect confidential matters;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Meet schedules and timelines;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Maintain a variety of files.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one-year of clerical experience.

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent to completion of Twelfth Grade.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

• Perform secretarial and clerical duties necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of information processed or received.
• Compile information from various sources and download files, compile and tabulate statistical data as necessary.
• Answer questions and provide information and assistance to staff, administration and others.
• Proof records and documents for clerical and arithmetical accuracy, completeness and for compliance with established procedures as directed.
• Duplicate and distribute material as needed.
• Operate a variety of office machines such as a computer, printer, calculator, typewriter and copier.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential function of this job description are the following essential physical requirements

Percent 1-100

5% Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop, run and crawl.

5% Ability to lift 50 lbs.

5% Ability to carry 50 lbs.

5% Ability to reach in all directions.

10% Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.

10% Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter and observing students.

10% Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

20% Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.

30% Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

100% Total

OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

• Other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of personnel so classified.