Job Details
Program Specialist - Special Education
2026-02-05 Bakersfield City School District Bakersfield,CA
Description:
SALARY: $66,949 - $132,959 annually (192 days. max salary includes educational 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 February 11, 2026.
1. Resume
2. Complete information for three (3) professional references including current supervisor
3. California special education credential
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 prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator: Erin Johnston, Director I, Human Resources, 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) ###-####, ...@bcsd.com.
El Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Bakersfield proh be la discriminaci n, la intimidaci n, el acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o el acoso basado en la ascendencia, el color, la discapacidad, la etnia, el g nero, la expresi n de g nero, la identidad de g nero, el estado migratorio, el estado civil, el origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religi n, sexo, orientaci n sexual o asociaci n con una persona o grupo con una o m's de estas caracter sticas reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comun quese con el director de su escuela y / o el Director de Cumplimiento de Equidad del Distrito, el Coordinador de la Secci n 504 y el Coordinador del T tulo IX: Erin Johnston, Directora I, Recursos Humanos, 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) ###-####, ...@bcsd.com.
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Program Specialist
Date Posted:
1/29/2026
Location:
Education Center
Closing Date:
02/11/2026
PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SPECIAL EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. California special education credential
2. Knowledge, training and experience in developing special education curriculum
3. Ability to design and coordinate special education staff development program
REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned
JOB GOAL: To provide leadership and assistance necessary to develop and implement special education curriculum and staff development plan
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors and provides coaching/assistance that supports implementation of District-adopted special education curriculum programs
- Monitors District special education curriculum to ensure implementation to state standards and appropriateness for student population
- Provides resource assistance and information to school staff on curriculum issues; consults with team liaisons, assists staff in selection of appropriate supplementary instructional materials, provides coaching
- Acts as resource for planning instructional inservice for school staff and district and provides leadership and/or assistance in its implementation (i.e., coaching cycle)
- Conducts timely needs assessments for curriculum and staff development purposes
- Organizes curricular and staff development committees
- Researches current special education methods and materials
- Assists in designing of staff development plan
- Coordinates special education staff development activities
- Maintains necessary records
- Assists in the implementation of special education programs/procedures at school sites to maintain state and federal compliance
- Facilitates and/or participates as member of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Develops, maintains, coordinates, and facilitates special education staff development trainings for teachers and instructional aides
- Provides one-to-one and group assistance for developing complaint IEPs
- Observes, consults and assists with school site support staff to maintain open and effective communication relationships
- Researches and trains in newly adopted district curriculum
- Performs other related duties as assigned
SALARY: $66,949 - $132,959 annually (192 days. max salary includes educational 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 February 11, 2026.
1. Resume
2. Complete information for three (3) professional references including current supervisor
3. California special education credential
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 prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator: Erin Johnston, Director I, Human Resources, 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) ###-####, ...@bcsd.com.
El Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Bakersfield proh be la discriminaci n, la intimidaci n, el acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o el acoso basado en la ascendencia, el color, la discapacidad, la etnia, el g nero, la expresi n de g nero, la identidad de g nero, el estado migratorio, el estado civil, el origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religi n, sexo, orientaci n sexual o asociaci n con una persona o grupo con una o m's de estas caracter sticas reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comun quese con el director de su escuela y / o el Director de Cumplimiento de Equidad del Distrito, el Coordinador de la Secci n 504 y el Coordinador del T tulo IX: Erin Johnston, Directora I, Recursos Humanos, 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) ###-####, ...@bcsd.com.