Administrative Secretary I

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:
7/23/2026

Location:
Education Center

Closing Date:
08/05/2026
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY I

QUALIFICATIONS:


1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures; should have experience, preferably in-district

2. Proficiency as typist; ability to make accurate arithmetical computations

3. Knowledge and ability to learn and use computer terminal and word processing equipment and systems effectively

4. Knowledge and ability to create, navigate, and maintain department/district website and social media information for business purposes

5. Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and make sound independent decisions

6. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule administrative and clerical functions and activities

7. Ability to effectively and efficiently perform highly responsible secretarial functions

8. Ability to use independent judgment and work harmoniously with others; ability to supervise work of others

9. Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment

10. Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide professional services which will contribute to effectiveness of department and services it renders

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs secretarial duties of responsible nature; may take and transcribe dictation of various types; composes correspondence from brief notes and oral instructions; operates office machines, computer terminal and word processing equipment; types letters, requisitions, surveys, resolutions, board materials and various legal documents

2. Organizes and coordinates clerical staff activities in department, including but not limited to organization, layout, and development of work assignments

3. Responds to inquiries which involve the interpretation of policies, regulations, and operational procedures

4. Answers inquiries involving use of initiative and independent judgment within limits of established policies and procedures

5. Obtains, gathers and organizes pertinent data as needed and puts into usable form

6. Maintains regular filing system, including locked confidential files, and processes incoming correspondence as instructed

7. Places and receives telephone calls and records messages; maintains schedule of appointments and makes arrangements for conferences and interviews; assists at counter

8. Plans, organizes, and coordinates department and district meetings, inservices, and events for staff and community

9. Assists in development and dissemination of information to District constituencies through variety of communication strategies, including but not limited to newsletters, brochures, memoranda, website, social media and other methods as assigned

10. Assists with promoting District programs and events via social media channels

11. Performs any bookkeeping tasks associated with position

12. Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability

13. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $21.97 - $35.74 per hour

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.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

REQUIRED TEST

All applicants must have passed the clerical test within three years of the deadline.

• Clerical Test will be offered upon selection

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026.

1. Typing certificate - 40 Net WPM (Five Minute Test) (Valid certificate within three years of the deadline of this bulletin) Typing/shorthand certificates will be accepted from accredited colleges or business colleges. (Copy acceptable for application purposes; original must be presented upon offer of employment).

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.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848),

mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

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, Section 504, 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 Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Rona Chacon Mellon, by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io, 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.