Student Welfare and Attendance Specialist
Location:
Eligibility Only
Job Number: 2024-10-09
Opening Date: 10/09/2024
Closing Date: 10/30/2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Basic Function and Representative Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate communications and information between the School Attendance Review Board (SARB), personnel, students, parents and outside agencies in the enhancement of student attendance in assigned schools; schedule and conduct SARB conferences at school sites and homes; participate in the development and implementation of the SARB process; attend School Attendance Review Team (SART) meetings.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Coordinate communications and information between SARB, personnel, students, parents and outside agencies in the enhancement of student attendance in assigned schools; serve as a liaison regarding attendance issues; develop and implement procedures for reducing student truancy.
- Make home visits to discuss attendance or behavior issues with parents, verify student addresses, and conduct truant student or well checks; assist parents and staff with registering students relative to attendance and truancy concerns.
- Respond to inquiries and provide information concerning attendance and SARB policies, procedures and regulations; schedule and conduct SARB conferences at school sites and homes; provide solutions, options or referrals to meet identified student needs; prepare and maintain individual case notes and files.
- Collaborate with school site administrators in the development and implementation of the SARB process; monitor, assess and assist in resolving attendance issues at designated school sites.
- Notify parents of referrals, suspension, expulsion and hearing information as appropriate; compose independently or from oral instructions, correspondence and memoranda related to student suspensions, expulsions, reinstatements and hearings and mail to parents as assigned by the position.
- Compile information and prepare and maintain a variety of mandated and requested records and reports related to student attendance, SARB activities and assigned duties; establish and maintain filing systems.
- Receive and address disciplinary referrals as assigned by the position; discuss referrals with students and determine need for disciplinary action; provide information to students regarding support services offered by the District; track the completion of detentions assigned to students; conduct conflict mediations as needed.
- Communicate with social services personnel, law enforcement or other agencies for referral or other information.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
- Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences; attend SARB meetings; serve as a member of SART and other committees, and attend related meetings; testify in court as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of State and District attendance rules and regulations.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- State and local laws, rules and regulations relating to student attendance and truancy.
- SARB and SART policies, procedures and related documents.
- Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- District policies regarding graduation, truancy, attendance, SART/SARB and admissions.
- Practices and objectives of assigned program and activities.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Technical aspects of field of specialty.
- Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students.
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
- Public speaking techniques.
ABILITY TO:
- Coordinate communications and information between SARB, personnel, students, parents and outside agencies in the enhancement of student attendance in assigned schools.
- Schedule and conduct SARB conferences at school sites and homes.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the SARB and SART process.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
- Prepare required documents and informational packets for various SARB hearings.
- Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
- Maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Plan and organize work.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work independently with little direction.
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: associate’s degree with course work in social sciences or related field and three years working with youth in an organized setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS: Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Lower body mobility may not be required. Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job. Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of District boundaries to attend meetings. May be required to work evenings or weekends.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations.
FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%
SECOND EXAMINATION: 50%
Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338.
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