Senior Director - Expanded Learning (2026-2027) (Internal Only) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the STEAM and Expanded Learning Executive Director, manage and supervise all aspects of the operations of the Expanded Learning Department. Provide county-wide leadership regarding all issues related to Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and expanded learning programs, including local, state, and federal requirements and guidance. Provide county-wide leadership in the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of expanded learning programs to ensure high levels of student learning and engagement, including data driven decision making. Provide timely information and access to support services to district personnel for the purpose of implementing and evaluating expanded learning policies, procedures, and practices. Interpret state and federal requirements and guidelines to district and site administrators, instructional personnel, school boards, parents, and community members. This position is located in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credentials: • Administrative Services Credential required. • Master's or doctorate degree required. Experience: • Successful experience in as school setting. • Successful administrative experience. • Successful experience in developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs. • Successful experience providing professional learning. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both 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.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credentials: • Administrative Services Credential required. • Master's or doctorate degree required. Experience: • Successful experience in as school setting. • Successful administrative experience. • Successful experience in developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs. • Successful experience providing professional learning. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both 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.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Application Deadline
5/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/15/2026
Contact
Alejandrina Contreras
661-636-4752
661-636-4752
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$151,166 - $162,806 Annually
$151,166 - $162,806 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$151,166 - $162,806 per year based on 4 steps. Maximum entry $158,816. Additional $1,600 stipend for Doctorate degree.
Length of Work Year
224 days/12 months per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.
Interviews
By June 5, 2026