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Kern High School District

The average day working for this company starts at 6:30am and ends at 3:30pm. I work at assorted different sites within the greater Bakersfield area and Arvin. I am responsible for all classroom management and instructional implementation. I have developed a plethora of classroom management skills and an assortment of instructional abilities. Each assignment requires quick assessment of the management skills needed to work with the students I am given. Every school has a different set of management who are responsible for the substitutes. Along with the variety of management, come a variety of styles that I have to learn to work successfully. Depending on the assignment being either long term or daily, I learn to work with my colleagues as if I am part of the regular staff. The most difficult part of the job is classroom management. Students at this level are a challenge to train. A substitute teacher has the added disadvantage of being their teacher for only a short time. The most enjoyable part of my job is the personal feeling of success when a student finally learns a difficult concept, and the "Oh I get it" light goes off inside their eyes. That is what I hope for every day.

Working as a teacher at Kern High School District has been a rewarding experience. The district offers a supportive environment with access to professional development opportunities and resources to help educators succeed. The administration is generally approachable and willing to assist with classroom needs, and collaboration with colleagues is encouraged.

One of the highlights of working here is the diverse student population, which provides a meaningful teaching experience and the opportunity to make a real impact. The workload can be demanding, especially with lesson planning, grading, and extracurricular commitments, but it's manageable with proper time management.

Overall, Kern High School District provides a stable and fulfilling teaching career with good benefits and job security. However, like any educational institution, there are challenges such as balancing district policies with classroom autonomy and adapting to frequent curriculum changes.

Would recommend to educators looking for a solid career in public education.

Very political and cut-throat. There wasn't much support or empathy for new teachers at my site. If you have a relative in HR at the district, you'll be fine. If not, you might just be a placeholder until they find someone they like better (not necessarily a better teacher). Probation is 2 years, like many schools, but they tell you on day 1 that you only have a couple of months to make your impression because they make decisions by January. I had 4 observations in 2 months (during which time, I had COVID - which I contracted at school, and we had Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays), and only conferenced after the first and last observations (leaving me 8 school days for improvement). Look out for admin that has not been in the classroom for several years. They're way out of touch, especially during/after the pandemic. I've taught at 2 other K-12 districts and 1 college; this was by far the worst experience I've had. 

Working at Kern High School District simply means that we never know what to expect. One minute it can be very quiet, and the next minute you can have issues throughout the entire work day. I enjoy working with students on all levels. My position as a Campus Supervisor, deals with high school students, as well as adult school students. The hardest part of the job is watching students let an opportunity pass them by. Instead of completing their classes, and receiving their high school diplomas, many of them will drop out never returning.

If you’re considering working here, be aware that advancement and fair pay seem largely tied to having a degree or personal connections rather than actual performance. Hard workers often take on more responsibilities without recognition, while others who do the bare minimum still move up. Promotions often feel political, and favoritism is hard to ignore.

Leadership doesn’t offer much support, and many administrators seem more focused on using this job as a stepping stone to higher district positions than actually investing in the staff or students. It’s discouraging for those of us committed to doing meaningful work and hoping for growth based on merit.

A great place to coach soccer , kids were great parents were great I loved the experience.Had and opportunity to meet some great people and make new friends. The Athletic director was great and helped me achieve success with my varsity boys soccer team. We reached the valley finals and the kids that were on the team will remember this experience for the rest of their lives. Needless to say the parents were very supportive and helped the team achieve success on and off the soccer field. I would love to continue coaching at this level because the kids showed a lot of school pride and played their hearts out each and every game.

A typical work day starts with preparing for our accounts. As a special education teacher, I am able to supervise students at different job sites, and teach them the necessary skills to be able to obtain a job after high school. I teach OSHA to the students, explaining what the standards and rules are. In addition, everyday the students and I go over safety to ensure that each student is fully aware of the safety codes and regulations that are set by OSHA and the Kern High School District.

The ONLY way to strive with this company is to actually Know someone in the district or close relationships with supervisors. It's a good place to be fresh out of high school or a college student,even retired. There is no such thing as equal opportunity in the company because there is a lot of discrimination and favoritism at transportation dept. Once you make a complaint at the district on any person with authority, you will be harassed and intimidated . It's not a good place to work if you plan on being there for years. It's not a great place to work because the people in charge. they really don't value their employees.

A typical day at work is being in a class with disruptive students and in my situation the teacher is gone a lot of the time.  Which means I'm in charge of Special Ed Students whose behaviors could range from normal to really chaotic in a matter of seconds. 

Teachers are pulled out of the class to go to Parent/Dept "meetings" so a lot of days in the school year we have Subs who know nothing about what is supposed to go on.  So I am basically the teacher not getting the pay.

First off, I love this job and the people. But the pay is far under what you would expect for an accompanist. For a 7hr employee (3rd year) accompanist, I’m only paid $19.67/hr. We need fair pay for accompanists in the KHSD. We invest so much of our time in this for the kids. We want to have a successful program. We want to impact lives, but the pay is lacking. Minimum for an accompanist should be $25/hr. Starting pay right now is $17/hr. What a joke. 

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