Attendance Liaison at San Jose Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
As an Attendance Liaison you will partner with students, families, staff, and the community to improve student attendance. You will develop professional relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and organizations to support our students. You will regularly attend trainings to stay current on best practices and to strengthen your skills.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
I. Attendance Liaison
II. Definition
To help identify students who are truant or likely to become truant. To help access attendance concerns and help support improved attendance. To perform related duties as assigned.
III. Examples of Duties
To identify attendance concerns through referrals or attendance printouts. To access attendance concerns through home visits, phone calls, and meetings. To advise students and parents regarding compulsory education laws and subsequent consequences of habitual truancy. Maintain records, logs, and files as required. To work closely with administrators and school staff to support student attendance. To participate in and support SARBS and DA Mediations to help increase student attendance.
IV: Distinguishing Characteristics
V. Employment Standards
A. Knowledge of:
Law and policies regulating school attendance.
Techniques and methods of interacting with individuals and groups.
Cultural Diversity issues.
District policies, rules and regulations.
Problems in the community affecting a child’s attendance in school.
Special needs and characteristics of high risk students.
Methods and procedures used in standard record keeping.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
B. Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, students, school staff and community organizations.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Read and write English at the level required for successful performance of the job.
Adjust to flexible working hours (evening meetings/home visits).
Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, histories and other documentation of all services rendered.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
C. Education/Training/Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to two years of college with course work in social services or a related field plus at least two years of work experience in the areas of social services of education.
Pass promotional clerical test.
Valid California Driver’s license.
Spanish Bilingual/Bicultural preferred.
D. Licenses/Certificates:
IV: Specific Qualifications
Date October 7, 2004
Range 22
Category Code
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: As an Attendance Liaison you will partner with students, families, staff, and the community to improve student attendance. You will develop professional relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and organizations to support our students. You will regularly attend trainings to stay current on best practices and to strengthen your skills. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/AttendanceLiaison. Who you are: A collaborative, reliable professional with strong communication skills who can develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You are a lifelong learner who is committed to continually strengthening your skills to best support our students and families.
What you need for this position: • Four years of education, training or experience in social services or a related field • Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position • Valid California Driver’s license When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to talent@sjusd.org.
- Proof of HS Graduation (HS Diploma or GED)
- Resume (Cover Letter optional)
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: As an Attendance Liaison you will partner with students, families, staff, and the community to improve student attendance. You will develop professional relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and organizations to support our students. You will regularly attend trainings to stay current on best practices and to strengthen your skills. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/AttendanceLiaison. Who you are: A collaborative, reliable professional with strong communication skills who can develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You are a lifelong learner who is committed to continually strengthening your skills to best support our students and families.
What you need for this position: • Four years of education, training or experience in social services or a related field • Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position • Valid California Driver’s license When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to talent@sjusd.org.
- Proof of HS Graduation (HS Diploma or GED)
- Resume (Cover Letter optional)
Comments and Other Information
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks!
Note to internal applicants: While resubmitting information we already have on file is not required, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Darbi O'Connell at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (doconnell@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Comments and Other Information
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks!
Note to internal applicants: While resubmitting information we already have on file is not required, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Darbi O'Connell at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (doconnell@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126