DESCRIPTION:

Division of School Operations

Student Support and Attendance Services Branch

SPECIALIST, STUDENT SUPPORT AND ATTENDANCE SERVICES

37G (School Support Administrator, 0515)

(Emphasis in Pupil Services and Attendance)

(Vacancy in Region South)

The specialist serves as a field staff administrator for the Student Support and Attendance Services (SSAS) Branch. This role is designed to support the region pupil services administrative coordinator and assist other SSAS administrators with the supervision of Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) personnel. This specialist will focus on supporting attendance initiatives and enhance child welfare efforts across the region by working closely with schools and staff and community partners to promote student well-being, improve attendance, and identify and remove barriers to student success.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct  support and consultation with assigned school sites, offices, and SSAS personnel
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates the work performance of SSAS certificated and classified personnel within assigned areas
• Assigns cases to subordinate SSAS staff and monitors progress of students assigned to ensure priority for highest need and underserved students, schools, or communities of schools
• Assists the SSAS coordinator or director with program development and evaluation and the development of internal and external communications regarding programs and services
• Ensures that documentation and data collection are completed by all staff, including monitoring and implementation of quality assurance processes and protocols specific to program and service objectives and in alignment with the District’s multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework and funding mandates
• Assists with the development and delivery of staff development and implementation of trainings on topics related to SSAS programs
• Regularly reviews and assesses data related to school site resources and needs, student enrollment, attendance, behavior support, adjustment and behavior, academic achievement, and progress towards graduation and prepares related reports for school site leaders, SSAS coordinator or director, and region leadership
• Ensures that school site personnel and assigned SSAS staff have training and policy guidance on identified student populations’ rights (e.g., school of origin, prompt enrollment and transfer of records, partial credits) and monitors and supports compliance with related laws and policies
• Collaborates with other District personnel to maximize services and supports for the highest-need students, families, and schools
• Provides technical assistance and support for student and employee matters or critical incidents relating to crisis counseling and intervention services, threat assessment and management, workplace violence prevention, and suicide prevention
• Identifies and coordinates additional support services for assigned schools or identified student populations
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CONTINUE - PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing special projects, initiatives, and activities for identified student populations and in alignment with division and District goals and objectives
• Assists with the compilation and analysis of data for the LCAP and other state and District reports
• Assists with the development or revision of District policy bulletins, memoranda, reference guides, and inter-office communications
• Assists with the recruitment, hiring, and training of classified and certificated staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

37G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – E Basis ($114,342 – $142,415) – 234 paid days

NOTE: This position will close on June 30, 2025.

• In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
• This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065, but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits. However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s)
• At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school service in a non-classroom position(s) with assigned responsibilities directly related to pupil attendance services, student counseling, school social work, student discipline, student health and wellness,

or educational options

• A valid California Administrative Services credential
• A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential OR a valid California Health Services Credential authorizing service as a psychiatric social worker
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
• Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

*Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241-6886.

Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful experience implementing tiered, school-based or District-wide student support and attendance services programs and services
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in utilizing student information systems (e.g., MyData, MiSiS, FOCUS) and other computer software applications including MS Work, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated knowledge of District policies and procedures, goals, objectives, organizational structure, and functions
• Knowledge of public and private resources and child advocacy institutions working in coordination with the educational system and student health and human services staff
• Successful experience coordinating attendance improvement or dropout prevention and recovery programs
• Experience with supervising and evaluating staff
• Experience with planning and implementing differentiated professional development
• Understanding the strengths and needs of underserved student populations, such as of English learners, Standard English learners, students with disabilities, students identified as gifted and talented, socioeconomically-disadvantaged students, and students of various languages and cultures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations and socioeconomic groups

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit the following application materials:

1. Letter of intent that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas:

• Implementing tiered, school-based, or District-wide student support  and attendance services
• Advocating for the educational rights of targeted, underserved students including, but not limited to, students in foster care or involved in the juvenile justice system, students experiencing homelessness, or pregnant and parenting teens
• Planning and implementing differentiated professional development.

2. Current résumé (include employee number)
3. List of three references that includes the current, immediate supervisor and the next most recent supervisors with their contact information. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.

Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.

TO APPLY:

Dear applicant, please make sure you meet the minimum requirements and have the proper credentials before submitting your application.
 
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Rudy Gomez, Director, Pupil Services and Attendance

Student Support and Attendance Services

(213) 241-3848

DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 2025