Program Specialist – Multilingual Education at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned Director in the Instructional Support division, provides support in all areas of integrated and designated language programs. Provides training to school districts and the county office emphasizing how to support Multilingual Learners and students with special needs. Plans and delivers professional development meetings and develops resources to facilitate professional growth. This position is located at the City Centre Building in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Must hold appropriate California Teaching Credential(s) including CLAD certification. • Master’s degree preferred. Experience: • Successful experience in a classroom teaching, preferably in a bilingual or English immersion classroom. • In-depth experience and knowledge in developing and conducting professional development activities for adults. • Successful experience in curriculum development and implementation of reform documents, standards, frameworks, and student assessment. • Successful experience in the use of data to guide decision making and instruction. • Experience mentoring teachers preferred. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both 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.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript (Showing Bachelor’s and beyond – or copy of diploma)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Must hold appropriate California Teaching Credential(s) including CLAD certification. • Master’s degree preferred. Experience: • Successful experience in a classroom teaching, preferably in a bilingual or English immersion classroom. • In-depth experience and knowledge in developing and conducting professional development activities for adults. • Successful experience in curriculum development and implementation of reform documents, standards, frameworks, and student assessment. • Successful experience in the use of data to guide decision making and instruction. • Experience mentoring teachers preferred. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both 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.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript (Showing Bachelor’s and beyond – or copy of diploma)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Application Deadline
5/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/2/2025
Contact
Mollie Graham
636-4717
636-4717
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$85,094 - $135,046 Annually
$85,094 - $135,046 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$85,094 - $135,046 per year based on 25 steps. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for Master’s degree; $1,600 annual stipend for Doctorate degree.
Length of Work Year
210 days/12 months per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.
Interviews
By May 22, 2025