Kern High School District

Position Type:

Security/Campus Security/Custodian/School Community Specialist

Date Posted:

6/13/2025

Location:

Bakersfield Adult School-Job Spot Renaissance

Date Available:

06/13/2025

Closing Date:

06/20/2025

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires knowledge of minority cultures and heritage as well as knowledge of the local community and the various services available to the migrant and minority community. This position also requires knowledge of approved techniques and methods of youth supervision; District rules and regulations pertaining to student behavior; methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work, along with the knowledge of maintaining school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

This position requires the skill to understand and follow both oral and written instructions in an independent manner; read and write at a sufficient level for successful performance of required duties; effectively communicate in both oral and written form (with fluency in foreign language helpful); maintain routine records and prepare reports; plan and organize required activities according to stated policies and objectives; persuade and motivate individuals and groups; relate well with students; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment in dealing with students; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

This position requires the ability to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating the parent community involvement programs; contact various local community service agencies to explain migrant and other programs, analyze family school needs, and to learn what services are available in school and community; participate in District parent involvement activities; establish and maintain records of activities, home visits, meetings, and prepare necessary reports; work with minority students to enhance academic performance and extra-curricular participation; participate in District Community Advisor meeting as necessary; applicant must possess the physical ability and willingness to break up student altercations whenever necessary; to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency; perform heavy physical labor; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; perform related duties as required.

Completion of the twelfth grade is required, preferably supplemented by college level courses in the areas of sociology and school/community relations. Successful experience and first-hand knowledge in working with minority groups is required.

Must provide proof of completion of SB1626 school security guard training with application.

Three years of responsible experience involving a considerable amount of youth work are required, preferably in a high school setting.

One year of experience in custodial or general labor work is required. Applicant must have the ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position.

MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE. MUST SUBMIT A DMV 3 YEAR DRIVING RECORD WITH APPLICATION.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE TRAINED AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S NEEDS WITH REGARDS TO ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYEMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION: Acts as a liaison between migrant program, minorities, schools, migrant and minority parents, and community services. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision from a school site administrator within a well defined framework of policies and procedures. This job classification is responsible for providing information and communication links with minority groups and must exercise initiative and possess communication skills in foreign languages. Also under supervision assist in the supervision of students on school grounds, parking lots, and areas adjacent to the school to ensure proper conduct and maximum class attendance. This job exercises responsibility for enforcing school rules and regulations pertaining to student behavior, order and conduct. In addition, perform general cleaning, custodial functions, grounds maintenance and gardening work at an assigned school site. Exercises responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned locations and performs a variety of duties in the upkeep of assigned school site and related areas.

STARTING SALARY: $3,089.32 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4 (to begin August 13, 2025)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 (daily working hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

School Community Specialist 1 hr./ Campus Security 5 hrs./ Custodian 2 hrs.

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