The Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) categorizes employment positions into 15 different job families. This framework is a structure designed to group jobs by the nature of the work. The definition of a job family is a grouping of jobs related by common vocations/professions and identifies paths of job progression for employees interested in improving their opportunities for career advancement and increasing compensation.

Job descriptions are contained within each job family. Each job description generally includes the purpose, essential duties, responsibilities, scope and working conditions of a job, along with the job title and the name or designation of the person to whom the employee reports. Below are the various job families at FCSS, identifying available classified, supervisory, confidential and classified unrepresented positions within our organization.

Please click on the links below to view each job family and respective job descriptions. 

Behavioral Health Family
The Behavioral Health Family is comprised of positions utilized in the FCSS Behavioral Health Department/Program. This program is designed to enable youth and their families to access behavioral health services at school, in the community or in the home. The program's goal is to remove barriers and increase access to a positive, healthy environment in which to live and learn.

Clerical Family
The Clerical Family is an integral part of FCSS. Each position is essential in carrying out the mission and goals of the assigned department/program. This job family contributes to a safe, smooth and efficient work/school environment. The staff serve as a liaison between the County Superintendent and program administrators, staff, outside organizations and the public. 

Communications and Media Services Family
The Communications and Media Services Family supports a myriad of special events thus enhancing the academic experience for staff, students and our community.

Early Care and Education
The Early Care & Education job family is comprised of positions for early childhood professionals at the Lighthouse for Children with a shared goal to ensure all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential as they explore, learn and grow. The Lighthouse for Children site provides a high-quality early-learning experience with state-of-the-art classrooms and a natural playground designed to maximize learning indoors and out for infant, toddler and preschool-aged children.  

Facilities / Operations Family
The Facilities / Operations Family provides vital maintenance, construction, operational support, insurance and risk management services in support of ensuring the FCSS work/school environment is safe, clean and functional for students and staff. Additional services include shipping and receiving, transportation and vehicle maintenance.

Fiscal / Payroll Family 
The Fiscal / Payroll Family is responsible for supporting, monitoring and reporting accounting, budgets and other related financial management matters for FCSS programs, Fresno County school districts and charter schools. Positions within the Fiscal / Payroll job family analyze, interpret and administer financial data, budget projections, financial reporting, payroll and retirement processing, as well as ensure compliance with local, state and federal financial requirements.

Food Services Family
The Food Services Family provides safe, sanitary and nutritious services related to food preparation, inventory and delivery. These positions are responsible for preparing and serving food for staff, students and customers at various school sites and at the Kid's Café, located on the Fulton Mall. 

Health Services Family
The Health Services Family provides consultation, collaboration, coordination and in-service training in health and environment issues that affect students, staff, schools and the community.

Human Resources Family
The Human Resources Family provides crucial resources and support to job applicants, active employees and retirees and outside agencies in the areas of recruitment, interview, selection, onboarding and professional development training, employee retention, fingerprinting, credentialing and assignment monitoring, employer/employee relations, evaluation, workers compensation and salary and benefits administration, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and legislation. 

Instruction Family
The Instruction Family provides instructional support and assistance to teachers and students for assigned program at FCSS. Additional support and assistance may include lesson planning, student behavior management, directing group activities, food preparation along with health and safety practices. 

Legal Services
The Legal Services Job Family provides legal advice and counsel to the County Superintendent, departments and auxiliary organizations, as well as legal advice and counsel to Fresno County Board of Education, Fresno County Committee on School District Organization (County Committee), Career Technical Education Charter (CTEC), and school district clients. Legal Services ensures the FCSS complies with legal and regulatory requirements and keeps clients current concerning applicable legislation and laws.

Network Family
Positions within the Network Family supports FCSS and Fresno County School Districts by providing technical support, access to high-speed internet and devices.This job family also supports the installation and management of networks, implementation, configuration, upkeep, investigation, maintenance and repair to a variety of servers, hardware, software, databases, applications, equipment and prerequisite technologies. 

Software Family
The Software Family supports FCSS and Fresno County School Districts in the research, design, development, maintenance and analysis of complex business automated applications and databases, contributing to the improvement of payroll, personnel, budgeting and financial system processes. 

Student Services Family
The Student Services Family is designed to develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate programs and services focused on assisting students, families and the community within various educational settings including Special Education, Court & Community Schools, Migrant Education, Safe & Healthy Kids, Expanded Learning Program and Homeless & Foster Youth. Each position provides resources, job skills, academic preparation, professional development and related services to improve the quality of life for students and their families, both personally and academically. 

Other Specialized Services Family
The Other Specialized Services Family is a mix of specialty positions that contribute to the emotional, educational and physical well-being of students, including occupational therapy, physical therapy and school psychology.

Updated: 10/01/2024