Director I, State and Federal Programs

DIRECTOR I STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS
(2026-2027School Year)


QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid California administrative services credential

2. Successful teaching or other related experience with K-8 students

3. Successful experience as school principal required

4. Successful teaching or related experience with at-risk English Learner and gifted students

5. Knowledge of law policies and procedures related to instruction state programs federal programs and categorical programs in California public schools

6. Knowledge and skill in technology professionally

7. Experience in development and delivery of professional development activities

8. Knowledge of prevention early intervention intervention programs enrichment programs and activities to assist students

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community

10. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

11. Valid drivers license and personal automobile for use on district business

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide necessary leadership and assistance in developing implementing and evaluating districts federal and state compensatory education program quality and compliance monitoring review programs

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates processing of all federal and state plans ensuring that contents are understandable within state and federal guidelines and appear to provide effective programs for participants

2. Leads and completes the CARS application with the fiscal department

3. Compiles and assesses data for federal and state participants and programs on quarterly basis for program implementation and compliance

4. Plans implements and reports results of research or evaluation studies and disseminates information

5. Leads all federal and state program monitoring processes for the district

6. Supervises and evaluates classified certificated and management staff as assigned

7. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in relating to parents students staff and the community

8. Locates interprets and applies law policy and procedures applicable to state and federal regulations

9. Aligns fiscal human and material resources to support positive student outcomes within state and federal programs

10. Serves as resource for district staff and site staff in related program areas; provides training and information to assist in compliance with related law policy and procedure; plans and delivers related professional development activities

11. Participates collaboratively in meetings with district staff and outside agencies as necessary to coordinate services and ensure integration with overall educational goals

12. Co-leads the development and implementation of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

SALARY: $166728 - $201949 annually (223 days)
(max. salary includes longevity & educational stipends)

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.


MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by April 22 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

1. Resume
2. Two (2) Letters of recommendation (dated within 1 year)

3. 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.