School Health and Wellness Office Manager

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield City School District is seeking an experienced Office Manager for the School Health and Wellness program. The role oversees health services office operations, supports district wellness initiatives, and ensures regulatory compliance.

A strong background in health administration and public affairs is preferred. The position requires coordination with staff and external partners, handling confidential information with discretion, and maintaining accurate budgets and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing health services office operations and supervising staff.
• College coursework in business management or health services desirable.
• Knowledge of California Education Code, district policies, and health/wellness regulations.
• Familiarity with health service policies and insurance processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Valid CA driver's license and personal vehicle for district business.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes district school-based wellness center programs.
• Oversees clerical support, trains staff, and ensures timely department work.
• Develops plans to enhance district health programs and services.
• Represents the district in partnerships for health-related services.
• Provides confidential administrative support for hearings and meetings.
• Prepares legal documents and publication-ready materials.
• Manages department budget and reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Judgment and discretion

Public interaction

Education

College coursework in business management or health services

Tools

SMAA

LEA MediCal

Insurance coverage knowledge

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bakersfield City School District

School Health and Wellness, Office Manager JobID: 3126

• Date Posted:10/22/2026


• Location:School Health and Wellness


• Closing Date:11/04/2026

SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, OFFICE MANAGER

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

• Knowledge and experience in organization and supervision of health services office operations and functions


• College course work in business management, health services or related area desirable


• Knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying California Education Code, state and federal laws and regulations, and District policies and procedures related to school district school health and wellness administration


• Knowledge and experience in compliance with and application of variety of health services and wellness policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations


• Knowledge of medical billing systems and practices including but not limited to SMAA, LEA MediCal, and other insurance carriers


• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and public and to respond appropriately in situations requiring specialized knowledge, tact and good judgment; ability to maintain security of sensitive, confidential and privileged information


• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to operate common office equipment including computers and related equipment and software


• Ability to plan, conduct and supervise complex clerical operations requiring effective accountability and controls


• Ability to organize, prepare and supervise preparation of variety of reports, letters, surveys, schedules and other documents; experience in preparation of legal documents of professional quality; ability to make accurate computations and prepare statistical documentation


• Valid California driver's license and personal automobile for use in District business


• Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO

Administrator as Assigned

SUPERVISES

Staff as assigned

JOB GOAL

To assist department administrators in meeting objectives by assisting in supervision of department of School Health and Wellness Department operations and providing variety of support services related to school helath and wellness functions

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and organizes district school based wellness center health programs, services, and activities


• Oversees day-to-day clerical support operations of department; supervises, trains, and evaluates classified staff as assigned; assigns, delegates and prioritizes work; trains staff in variety of office skills and procedures; monitors accuracy, completeness and timeliness of department work activities and recommends necessary changes


• Developes plans to provide and enhance district health programs and services


• Works as district representative in partnerships to bring valuable health related services to the district


• Conducts transactions with staff and public; answers inquiries and provides information of specialized and/or confidential nature requiring use of discretion and independent judgment in interpreting and explaining laws, rules, regulations and procedures related to department functions


• Provides technical support and assistance to department administrators; assists in scheduling, gathering information, preparing documents, taking notes and other necessary preparations for hearings, evaluations and other meetings of highly confidential nature; receives and processes personnel requisitions and maintains related records


• Prepares variety of legal documents of professional quality including but not limited to contracts, resolutions, notices, letters and responses to court documents


• Prepares publication-ready documents including composing, proofing and editing text, graphics and images


• Develops systems to ensure accountability and controls; develops and maintains system of files and records


• Assists in planning and coordinating site assignments, visits, staffing, transportation, equipment monitoring


• Identifies, locates, retrieves, tracks, synthesizes and manages information to provide variety of reports and documents as required


• Prepares and monitors school health and wellness department budget


• Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY

$33.56 - $49.51 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 one (1) year 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.

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.

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.

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 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, Amanda Robinson, 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.

For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Bakersfield City School District directly.

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