Clerk IV

Bakersfield City School District

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 29

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Clerk

Date Posted:
12/11/2025

Location:
All sites

Closing Date:
12/24/2025

CLERK IV

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and operation of common office equipment including computer and word processing equipment
Proficiency as typist; ability to make accurate arithmetical computations
Experience in organization and management of office
Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to use independent judgment and supervise work of others
Ability to work effectively with staff students and public
Bilingual ability and/or translation skills may be required depending on assignment
Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO:Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL:To provide services which contribute to effectiveness of school or department by performing variety of general clerical typing and recordkeeping duties

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is distinguished by additional duties required to maintain clerical responsibility for a specific program or function of a school or department. Employees in the class perform standardized duties under general supervision and may direct the work of other clerical staff

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs variety of clerical work related to function to which assigned
Types letters masters permits records case records lists requisitions work tags and other miscellaneous materials
Checks prepares assembles and tabulates materials and information from various sources for records and reports
Checks and reviews data for completeness and conformance with established policies and procedures
May supervise work of other clerks
Answers telephone makes appointments relays messages and provides information to staff and public
Keeps records files and performs other clerical duties common to school district organization
Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY:$18.36 - $29.93 per hour

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook BoardPolicies and Proceduresand 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.

REQUIRED TEST:

All applicants must have passed the clerical test within the last three (3) years of the deadline.

Clerical test will be offered upon selection.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on December 24 2025:

Typing certificate40 - net wpm(Valid certificate within three years of the deadline of this bulletin) Typing/shorthand certificates will be accepted from accredited colleges or business colleges. (Copy acceptable for application purposes; original must be presented upon offer ofemployment)

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 applicants 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 operators 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 Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Erin Johnston by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.

Position Type:Secretarial/Clerical/ClerkDate Posted:12/11/2025Location:All sites Closing Date: 12/24/2025CLERK IV QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and operation of common office equipment including computer and word processing equipment Proficiency as typist; abil...