Certification Specialist Confidential

CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST - CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and skill in operation of common office equipment including but not limited to computer and word processing equipment
2. Knowledge of California Education Code sections related to certificated employees and California certification laws and regulations; ability to interpret and apply applicable policies procedures laws rules regulations pertaining to California teacher certification and variety of university certification program requirements
3. Training and experience in specialized clerical work including exï½perience in a personnel office organization and management; responsible and technical experience in certificated employee certification procedures
4. Ability to work effectively with staff and public and respond apï½propriately in situations requiring specialized knowledge tact and good judgment; ability to maintain the security of sensitive confidential and privileged information
5. Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to use independent judgment and train and direct work of others
6. Ability to plan and conduct complex clerical operations requiring efï½fective accountability and controls
7. Ability to develop statistical data and reports
8. Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To assist in the effective administration of district personnel and teacher certification programs by providing clerical and technical support services

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as primary district resource in area of teacher certification/assignment; maintains current credential information and provides credential counseling for staff and public; receives reviews and processes applications and related documents for credentials permits waivers board resolutions etc.
2. Provides individualized credential counseling and guidance for district intern pre-intern and emergency permit staff; works cooperatively with district and university staffs to determine proper certification program placement for teachers; maintains related records
3. Provides technical information to site administrators regarding proper assignment practices; reviews monitors and audits certificated assignments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations; maintains related records and files
4. Coordinates work of department staff assigned to duties related to teacher certification and assignment; works cooperatively with district new teacher preparation and support staff; assists teachers and staff in acquisition and issuance of credentials
5. Serves as liaison with county state and university credential offices and other related agencies; attends meetings and in services as required
6. Plans schedules and performs variety of complex clerical/technical duties related to district personnel programs; types letters requisitions reports employment verifications and miscellaneous documents; files answers phones operates office machines; develops systems and procedures to ensure accountability and controls
7. Provides information and assistance to staff and public requiring knowledge of personnel policies regulations and guidelines
8. Provides orientation and receives required documentation for new employees including fingerprinting medical reviews certification etc.
9. Processes personnel transactions and prepares transmittal documents for changes in employee status; calculates salaries; updates personnel records and prepares contracts; checks prepares assembles and tabulates materials and information from various sources to produce miscellaneous records and reports
10. Provides support as needed in absence of Personnel Assistants; assists Personnel administrators/assistants in other areas as assigned

SALARY: $27.32 - $42.09 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts 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 periodwhich shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During thisprobationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanentstatus in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationaryclassification at any time without cause without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant toEducation Code section 45113 a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationaryperiod for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.


REQUIRED TEST:
All applicant must have passed the district clerical test within three years of this deadline. Clerical test will be offered upon selection.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted byMay 6 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

1. Resume
2. Typing certificate 40 net wm(Valid certificate within three years of the deadline of this bulletin) Typing/shorthand certificates will be accepted from accreditedcolleges or business colleges.(Copy acceptable for application purposes; original must be presented prior to employment)
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation dated within one year of this posting

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District mayrequire that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with HumanResources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcriptswill be required upon employment.


It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. Aseparate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become theproperty 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 MotorVehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department ofJustice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification ofcompletion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annuallythereafter 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 readvertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the Districtapplications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classificationduring the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remainactive 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 ofeveryschool 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/oradministration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrativeposition shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions containedherein 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.