Job Description

District Context and Commitment

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We

serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and

staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical leadership, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community.

Leaders in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of the Human Resources Department, the Human Resources Coordinator I leads and manages the District's complaint processes and supports key human

resources functions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, District policies, and professional standards.

This position is responsible for overseeing all complaint procedures, including Title IX, California's Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) and District level complaints while also supporting

broader human resources programs as assigned. The Coordinator serves as the District's lead investigator, ensuring that all complaints are addressed in a timely, equitable, and legally compliant manner.

The role reinforces BCSD's commitment to safe and welcoming environments while strengthening systems for responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

BCSD Context and Rationale for the Position

Requirements

BCSD is committed to strengthening systems that support students, families, and staff while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. This position is designed to:

• Ensure prompt, thorough, and impartial complaint investigations
• Strengthen coordination between complaint resolution and human resources functions
• Improve consistency, documentation, and compliance systems
• Build trust, transparency, and responsiveness across the district
• Provide leadership and support to school sites and departments

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• California Administrative Services Credential required

Experience

• Experience conducting investigations (Title IX, HR, or legal)
• Experience in public school systems or related field desirable
• Teaching, student services, and/or site administration experience desirable

Knowledge

• Title IX regulations
• California Education Code and Uniform Complaint Procedures
• Human resources practices in public education
• Applicable federal and state employment laws

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics and professionalism
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with integrity
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices
• Title IX Investigator training preferred
• Bilingual highly desirable

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Supervises

Staff as assigned

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complaint Management & Investigations
• Receive, monitor, and manage all complaints filed under Title IX, UCP, and other District

complaint processes

• Coordinate receipt, referral, and resolution of complaints from staff, families, and community

members

• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations in accordance with legal

timelines

• Investigate complaints not resolved at the site level and recommend or determine appropriate

resolutions

• Interview staff, parents, and other parties as necessary
• Prepare clear, comprehensive written reports, determinations, and correspondence
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of corrective actions and remedies
• Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism throughout all

processes

• Compliance & Systems Alignment
• Title IX regulations
• California Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP)
• District Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Applicable federal and state laws, including personnel-related requirements
• Maintain a centralized system for tracking complaints, timelines, and outcomes
• Keep accurate records in accordance with legal retention requirements
• Prepare reports, documentation, and data analysis to support compliance and

decision-making

• Human Resources Program Support
• Assist in the administration of District human resources programs as assigned
• Collaborate with District leadership on investigations, employee relations, and personnel

matters as appropriate

• Provide support in resolving workplace conflicts and concerns
• Leadership Support & Capacity Building
• Provide guidance to site administrators and departments regarding complaint procedures and

response protocols

• Support effective conflict resolution at the site and district levels
• Legal compliance (i.e. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA") training, Sexual

Harassment Prevention Training)

• Complaint procedures
• Investigations
• Progressive employee discipline
• Communication & Community Engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complainants, respondents, and stakeholders
• Ensure communication is timely, respectful, and aligned with District values
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, families, and community

members

• Support a culture of trust, transparency, and responsiveness across the district
• Policy Development & Continuous Improvement
• Support development and revision of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations related to

complaints and personnel practices

• Ensure alignment between policy, practice, and legal requirements
• Monitor trends and recommend improvements based on data, findings, and best practices
• Supervision & Other Duties
• Supervise staff as assigned
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

SALARY: $155,410 - $188,734 Annually, 223 days

(max salary includes longevity & education stipends)

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services"

handbook, Board Policies and Procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Minimum Application Requirements

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted for completion of application by 8:00 pm on May 27, 2026 :

• Resume
• Two (2) current letters of recommendation dated within one year of filing deadline
• Evidence of California Administrative 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.

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, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at ***email_hidden***, 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.

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