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Academic Associate (Open & Promotional) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Application Deadline

6/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/6/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$3,657 - $4,416 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
$3,657 -$4,416 per month. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $4,022 per month. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission.
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day / 12 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Written Exam
July 14, 2025
Oral Interview
July 23, 2025
Work Schedule
8 hours per day / 12 months per year
Benefits
Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Employees working less than full-time are required to pay a portion of their insurance premiums if they elect coverage.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the site administrator, the Academic Associate will support school operations in the areas of school enrollment, maintenance of student files, and completion of graduation assessments.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience: Two years of clerical experience, including document and/or database management; Experience working with students in an alternative education environment preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills desirable. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AA Degree preferred Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience: Two years of clerical experience, including document and/or database management; Experience working with students in an alternative education environment preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills desirable. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AA Degree preferred Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • Current employees: Please email Tammy Garcia at tagarcia@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents. • After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam. • Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview. Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must maintain proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's 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. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. “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


IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • Current employees: Please email Tammy Garcia at tagarcia@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents. • After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam. • Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview. Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must maintain proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's 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. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. “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”.