KCSOS

Mark your calendars!

We’re just ONE MONTH away from the annual Kern County College Night!

Join us at the Dignity Health Arena Theater & Convention Center as students and their families come together to learn more about post-graduation pathways, connect with universities, and explore resources to help plan their future.

Ready to connect with colleges? Attendees are encouraged to register through Strive Scan to quickly share their information and connect with participating colleges using the following link: https://bit.ly/3TWRtCI.

Whether you’re looking for a new job or ready to take the next step in your career, there may be an opportunity waiting for you at KCSOS! We are hiring for the following positions:

Child Development Center Aide - Part Time
Counsel
CSIS Data Governance Specialist (California School Information Services) (This position is located in Sacramento, CA)
Flex Driver
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation
Instructional Aide V- Interpreter for the Deaf
Paraprofessional
Prevention Services Facilitator - Kern County Network for Children (KCNC)
Property and Liability Adjuster II (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Property and Liability Adjuster II (Sacramento, CA)
School Physical Therapist
Teacher - Special Day Class, Extensive Support Needs
Transportation Instructor I
Utility Building and Grounds Worker- CALM (California Living Museum)

To view job descriptions or apply, visit www.edjoin.org/kcsos.

The first day of school is here!

Like many students across Kern County, students and their families at the Richardson Center were welcomed this morning as they kicked off a new school year. After waving goodbye to their families, students headed inside with smiles and excitement, eager to see their teachers and begin the year ahead.

Wishing all students, families and educators across Kern County a happy first day back to school!

It was a morning filled with camaraderie and celebration as KCSOS employees gathered to kick off another school year at our annual Office Welcome.

This year’s “Celebrate With PURPOSE” event brought staff from across the organization together at the Dignity Health Theater & Convention Center for breakfast, a vendor fair and a program celebrating the people and collective work that make KCSOS special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all of our employees for the work you do each day in service to students, families and school communities throughout Kern County.

Here’s to a great year ahead!

Back-to-school season is here and now, Kern County! Whether you drive, walk, or roll to school, make a commitment to slow down, drop the distractions, and keep our school zones safe.

We teamed up with Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Sgt. Rex Davenport to bring you essential traffic safety tips for the new school year. Read more in EdConnect:

Back-to-School Traffic Safety with BPD Traffic Sgt. Rex Davenport | KCSOS News Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Sergeant Rex Davenport encourage families to prioritize back-to-school safety by slowing down, following traffic laws, modeling safe habits, staying alert, and teaching...

Calling all local teachers, instructional coaches, mentors and administrators: Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by one of the state's best educators right here at home!

April Raguindin, a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Bakersfield City School District and one of California's 2026 Teachers of the Year, will deliver the keynote address at the KCSOS Educator Summit on Saturday, September 12, at Bell Tower Plaza.

Discover practical, classroom-ready strategies you can start using immediately. Register today for this free conference:

California Teacher of the Year to Inspire Fellow Kern County Educators Sept. 12 | KCSOS News April Raguindin, a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Bakersfield City School District and one of California's 2026 Teachers of the Year, will deliver the keynote address at the free Educator Summit scheduled...

Happy Friday! Take a look at our open positions:

Counsel
CSIS Data Governance Specialist (California School Information Services) (This position is located in Sacramento, CA)
Flex Driver
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation
Instructional Aide I- Special Education
Instructional Aide V- Interpreter for the Deaf
Property and Liability Adjuster II (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Property and Liability Adjuster II (Sacramento, CA)
School Occupational Therapist
School Physical Therapist
Transportation Instructor I
Teacher - Special Day Class, Extensive Support Needs
Teacher - Special Day Class, Moderate/Severe Population (Early Childhood Special Education)
Utility Building and Grounds Worker- CALM (California Living Museum)
Vice Principal - Special Education Programs

To view job descriptions or apply, visit edjoin.org/kcsos.

Spirits were high as students and their families from across Kern County gathered at the Kern County Museum for the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School free community event!

Families connected with local organizations and community resources while students beamed with excitement as they picked out backpacks, school supplies, books, shoes, and more. Free dental cleanings also helped families prepare for a healthy and confident start to the new school year.

KCSOS was proud to be a part of this incredible community event, working together to help students start the school year with the resources they need to succeed!

For over 130 years Lamont Elementary School District has been cultivating generations of learners and leaders within their district, including first-year Superintendent Brandy Charles returning to lead the community that inspired her!

Click here to read the full story on EdConnect:

District Spotlight: How Lamont Elementary School District Cultivates Generations of Learners and Leaders | KCSOS News For more than 130 years, Lamont Elementary School District has shaped generations of families, with former students like first-year Superintendent Brandy Charles returning to lead the community that shaped