Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT HUMAN RESOURCES

OUR COMMITMENT

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) located in the heart of Kern County is a student-centered organization committed to ensuring that every student thrives academically socially and emotionally. We believe deeply in the potential of our students and in the strength of our human capital our employees as the driving force behind student success.

BCSD seeks leaders who demonstrate the highest standards of ethics professionalism and integrity and who understand that strong trusting relationships with employees families and the community are foundational to a thriving school system. We are committed to building a collaborative inclusive and high-performing organization where accountability and support coexist to ensure continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources serves as a key member of the Superintendents Executive Cabinet and provides visionary leadership in all aspects of human resources. This role is responsible for developing and sustaining a highly effective workforce that supports teaching and learning across the district.

This position requires a leader who understands the critical connection between human capital and student outcomes and who is skilled in leading systems that support both certificated and classified staff. The Assistant Superintendent must demonstrate deep knowledge of educational leadership teaching and learning personnel management and labor relations.

The Assistant Superintendent works collaboratively with the Superintendent and Executive Cabinet to support district-wide decision-making and strategic priorities and provides updates and recommendations to the Board of Education under the guidance of the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Masters degree or equivalent combination of education experience and training in education or a related field; doctorate preferred
2. Valid California Administrative Services Credential
3. Successful administrative leadership experience in a school district
4. Successful experience as a classroom teacher site administrator or other relevant school district leadership role
5. Knowledge of California laws regulations and procedures governing public education
6. Demonstrated expertise in personnel laws regulations and best practices
7. Strong leadership background in mentoring and developing administrators and staff
8. Experience in personnel management and employer-employee relations
9. Understanding of school district budgets and the impact of personnel costs
10. Demonstrated expertise in collective bargaining and negotiations

11. Bilingual proficiency desirable

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

SUPERVISES

Staff as assigned

CORE LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is expected to:

• Lead with a student-centered mindset ensuring all human resource decisions ultimately support student success
• Value and invest in human capital recognizing employees as the districts greatest asset
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics professionalism and integrity
• Build and sustain relational trust with employees labor partners leadership teams and the community
• Develop support and hold accountable a highly effective and collaborative team
• Foster a culture of equity inclusion and belonging across the organization

• Balance support and accountability to ensure organizational excellence

FUNCTION

Directs administers and supervises all personnel functions of the district and delegates responsibilities as appropriate to ensure effective efficient and compliant operations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws codes regulations Board policies and collective bargaining agreements
2. Promotes equity fairness and respect across all employee groups
3. Models ethical leadership integrity and professionalism at all times
4. Aligns human resources with district goals to support student achievement
5. Builds strong collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
6. Serves as a key member of the Superintendents Executive Cabinet and participates in strategic decision-making
7. Maintains consistent communication with the Superintendent regarding personnel and organizational matters
8. Provides timely and relevant updates to the Board of Education under the Superintendents guidance
9. Directs recruitment selection assignment evaluation and retention of certificated and classified personnel
10. Leads collective bargaining and represents the district in employer-employee relations
11. Investigates and resolves complaints related to discrimination compliance and personnel matters
12. Oversees discipline processes and ensures fair and consistent application of policies
13. Supervises credentialing processes and supports teacher induction and professional growth
14. Develops and recommends salary schedules and ensures proper implementation
15. Administers employee transactions including transfers leaves promotions and separations
16. Develops implements and enforces personnel policies aligned with Board direction
17. Engages in community events and represents the district in professional settings
18. Resolves employee grievances in a fair timely and transparent manner
19. Provides professional development for administrators and leadership staff
20. Collaborates with Business Services on staffing projections and budget alignment
21. Ensures appropriate staffing levels based on enrollment demographics and fiscal constraints
22. Develops recommendations for employment actions including hiring discipline and layoffs
23. Works closely with the Superintendent on negotiations staffing and executive-level personnel decisions

24. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be according to contract approved by the Board of Education

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook Board Policies and Procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted for completion of application by 8:00 pm on April 30 2026:

1. Resume
2. Three (3) current letters of recommendation
3. Personal letter indicating interest and qualifications
4. Evidence of California Administrative Credential

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.

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 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.