Position Type:
Administration (Certificated)/Coordinator
Date Posted:
7/23/2026
Location:
Special Education Department
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
08/05/2026
COORDINATOR II, SPECIAL EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
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California administrative services credential
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California credential authorizing service to special education pupils in area of classroom instruction, designated instruction and services (DIS), or school psychology
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Knowledge, training and experience in developing special education curriculum
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Ability to plan and conduct meetings for teachers and parents
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Ability to develop individual programs for exceptional students
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Ability to coordinate efforts of home, school and community relative to needs of exceptional students
REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned
SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned
FUNCTION: To provide leadership in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the District's special education program in assigned area of responsibility
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assists schools and teachers in developing quality programs for special education pupils
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Coordinates development of individualized education program for students at assigned schools, non-public agencies and non-public schools
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Provides direct support relating to services to school sites and district personnel
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Provides staff development training necessary to meet needs of special education pupils
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Evaluates teachers, instructional aides and clerical staff as assigned
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Completes necessary state, SELPA/district and department reports
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Performs other related duties as assigned
SALARY: $133,690 - $162,916 annually, 199 work days
(max. salary includes educational, and longevity stipends)
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "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 8:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026:
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Valid California teaching or other related services credential
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California Administrative Services credential
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Resume
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Two (2) letters of recommendation (dated within one year of closing date)
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 applicant's 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 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.
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.
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, 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 District's Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Rona Chacon Mellon, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at chaconmellonr@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.
