Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Happy Friday! We have some exciting job opportunities over here at KCSOS and we want YOU to apply. This week's featured jobs include: Audiologist – Special Education Programs (2024-2025) Campus Supervisor-Valley Oaks Charter School Child Development Center Aide- Part Time (10-12 months) Child Development Associate Cook Director I-Media Services and KETN District Fiscal Services Assistant Early Start Instructional Assistant Food Service Assistant Lead School Nurse Mental Health Clinician-School Community Partnership (SCP) Program Support Facilitator-Bilingual (CCCC) Speech & Language Pathologist (2024-2025) Speech and Language Pathologist- Valley Oaks Charter School Teacher- English Language Development (Alternative Education) Teacher, Itinerant- Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (2024-2025) Teacher, Special Day Class- Visual Impairments Transportation Instructor II To view job descriptions or apply, visit www.edjoin.org/kcsos. Please note - we only accept job applications through the EdJoin website. Do not apply to any LinkedIn job postings you see.

KCSOS's 'Celebrate with PURPOSE' Office Welcome took place today inside CSUB's Icardo Center to help kick off the school year! It was a fantastic morning of camaraderie, celebration, and valuable resources, with over 20 vendors providing information and support for our employees. We are eternally grateful to our staff and look forward to another year of advocating for children in Kern County!

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Kern County’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) is making waves in STEM education! This summer, students dove into hands-on STEM lessons at a free two-week institute at UC Santa Barbara. They built and coded robotics, programmed remote control cars, launched rockets, and so much more! Read about the incredible journey of these young innovators and the impact of this life-changing experience in our latest EdConnect feature: https://lnkd.in/gWRN86sM

This summer, the Beale Memorial Library in Bakersfield is a hub of creativity and learning, thanks to an interactive wind tube exhibit. The Kern County Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the library, is hosting this exhibit every Monday from 3-4 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. until the end of July. Read all about it in our latest EdConnect feature using this link: https://bit.ly/3Ynry78

Attention all change-makers! We're thrilled to announce that recruitment is underway for our AmeriCorps program! We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and be a part of this amazing program. In addition to a monthly stipend and education award, mentors who join our team will be able to experience the joy of making a difference in the lives of students and community members. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, visit this link to apply: https://lnkd.in/gc7WPrtF

The Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by Greater Bakersfield Chamber honored KCSOS for its impactful Do the Math program in the education category. This award serves as a testament to the program’s remarkable influence on education in Kern County. Read more about recognition in our latest EdConnect feature below. https://lnkd.in/edPwd-zP

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Wednesday that the California State Board of Education approved $1.3 billion in Community Schools implementation grants. Just over $49 million of the pot will make its way to 11 Kern County school districts, including Arvin Union, Delano Union Elementary School District, Di Giorgio Elementary School District, El Tejon Unified, Fairfax Elementary School District, Grow Academy Arvin, Kern High School District, Maricopa Unified, Southfork Union School District, Vineland Elementary School District, and Wasco Union Elementary. Educators came out for the Community Schools Learning Exchange hosted by KCSOS on May 10. Over the past two years, Kern County school districts have been awarded an additional $86 million to plan for and implement the community school model on their campuses. Kern County Superintendent of Schools is helping several local districts make the transition. Director of Community Schools Anita Cruz calls it a whole-child strategy because the community is focused on the overall well-being of all students. Read more about this monumental investment in our communities in our latest EdConnect feature: https://lnkd.in/g3atgztk

We are slightly more than two weeks away from the 2024 Specially Yours Parent Conference, which is designed to provide parents of children with disabilities an opportunity to hear current, cutting-edge information about important topics that impact their children and families. This year's conference will be held on March 15 at Hodel's from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is just $10 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Don't forget to register! Click the link for more information: https://lnkd.in/gFE7ZTAn

As a longtime educator and former principal of a middle college high school on a community college campus, Sierra Sands Unified School District Superintendent Dr. April Moore has witnessed firsthand the positive impact that early success in college can have on high school students. She recently partnered with Bakersfield Assemblyman Vincent Fong who authored Assembly Bill 2019. The bill proposes to amend California law to mirror the instructional minute requirements currently in place for students who access dual enrollment programs through specialized high schools on college campuses known as “early college” or “middle college” high schools. Read more in our latest story on EdConnect here: https://lnkd.in/gPxBz8q9