Communications Specialist at Buena Park School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Communications Specialist plans, organizes, and coordinates the District’s public information program including social media and publications regarding the District, its programs and education priorities; coordinates the District’s internal and external communications systems, crisis communication, communiques related to bargaining, community relations programs, social media strategy and content design; works directly with the Superintendent on issues affecting students, staff, and the community; perform other related duties as assigned. POSITION DETAILS: 20 hour per week (0.5 FTE), management position working 12 months per year at the District Office with travel to all school sites and different community events. First Round Interviews: Monday, September 28, 2026 Second Round Interviews: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Requirements / Qualifications
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position is distinguished from other District staff by the professional-level responsibility and high degree of independent judgment required to act as the District’s representative for public relations and communications, serving in an influencer capacity for the District. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED This position receives supervision and reports directly to the District Superintendent, and while the Communications Specialist does not directly evaluate or supervise staff, the position serves as a professional advisor to District leadership and staff regarding public relations and communications.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job duties: Education: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or a related field. Experience: Three (3) years experience in public relations/communications is required with experience coordinating technology integration/social media instruction preferred. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (All documents listed below must be included to be considered)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position is distinguished from other District staff by the professional-level responsibility and high degree of independent judgment required to act as the District’s representative for public relations and communications, serving in an influencer capacity for the District. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED This position receives supervision and reports directly to the District Superintendent, and while the Communications Specialist does not directly evaluate or supervise staff, the position serves as a professional advisor to District leadership and staff regarding public relations and communications.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job duties: Education: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or a related field. Experience: Three (3) years experience in public relations/communications is required with experience coordinating technology integration/social media instruction preferred. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (All documents listed below must be included to be considered)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees, and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity.
Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures
Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Complaints: BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412
Comments and Other Information
Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees, and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity.
Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures
Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Complaints: BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412