Communications Specialist at Buena Park School District Print Application Deadline 9/25/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/11/2026 Contact Paul Deines Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $4,228.50

• $5,121.

50 / month (as position is 0.5 FTE or 20 hrs/wk) (Plus, if applicable, $600 annual Master's Stipend, $1,250 annual Doctoral Stipend, and/or $130 Monthly Mileage Stipend) Length of Work Year 12 Months/Year Employment Type Part Time, Management Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Communications Specialist plans, organizes, and coordinates the District's public information program including social media and publications regarding the District, its programs and education priorities; coordinates the District's internal and external communications systems, crisis communication, communiques related to bargaining, community relations programs, social media strategy and content design; works directly with the Superintendent on issues affecting students, staff, and the community; perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION DETAILS

20 hour per week (0.5 FTE), management position working 12 months per year at the District Office with travel to all school sites and different community events.

First Round Interviews:

Monday, September 28, 2026

Second Round Interviews:

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position is distinguished from other District staff by the professional-level responsibility and high degree of independent judgment required to act as the District's representative for public relations and communications, serving in an influencer capacity for the District.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position receives supervision and reports directly to the District Superintendent, and while the Communications Specialist does not directly evaluate or supervise staff, the position serves as a professional advisor to District leadership and staff regarding public relations and communications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job duties:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years experience in public relations/communications is required with experience coordinating technology integration/social media instruction preferred.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(All documents listed below must be included to be considered) Resume Requirements / Qualifications

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position is distinguished from other District staff by the professional-level responsibility and high degree of independent judgment required to act as the District's representative for public relations and communications, serving in an influencer capacity for the District.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position receives supervision and reports directly to the District Superintendent, and while the Communications Specialist does not directly evaluate or supervise staff, the position serves as a professional advisor to District leadership and staff regarding public relations and communications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job duties:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years experience in public relations/communications is required with experience coordinating technology integration/social media instruction preferred.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(All documents listed below must be included to be considered) Resume Comments and Other Information Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees, and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity. Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment

• Employee and Applicants Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment
• Employee and Applicants Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Students Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Students Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
• Students Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment

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Students Complaints:

BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412 Comments and Other Information Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees, and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity. Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment

• Employee and Applicants Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment
• Employee and Applicants Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Students Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Students Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
• Students Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment

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Students Complaints:

BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412 Links Related To This Job BPSD Home Page BPSD Human Resources View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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