Senior Program Specialist, Child Welfare and Attendance at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
THE POSITION: The Senior Program Specialist, Child Welfare and Attendance Unit, will be assigned to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Division of Student Support Services and shall primarily serve as a regional liaison for a cohort of local educational agencies (districts and charter schools) within Los Angeles County. This position will provide specialized technical assistance, interpretation and guidance in regard to child welfare and attendance and serve as a resource for LEA professional and technical personnel, support assessment of program needs and professional development; and perform related duties as assigned. The position requires specialized subject matter expertise in education and student services, as well as extensive, directly related and progressive experience in the areas of student discipline, and laws relating to minors, interdistrict and expulsion appeals, custody, residency, and enrollment, attendance, chronic absenteeism, dropout, student and parent rights support, student records, homeless education, and the School Attendance Review Board. Knowledge is applied to research, evaluation concepts, solutions, and recommendations concerning educational programs. Under administrative direction, the specialist makes decisions of critical consequence, influencing daily operations of school district organizations, and the implementation and revision of established policies and procedures. This position meets most frequently with child welfare and attendance and student services personnel, for the purpose of gathering and supporting the interpretation of data, facts, procedures and policies. Administrative direction is provided by the Coordinator III, Child Welfare and Attendance.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: • Five years of progressive leadership experience as school counselor, school social worker or a campus or district administrator. Education: A Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology or closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in school social work, school counseling, or school psychology. • Child Welfare Authorization (CWA) is preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • A letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. All applicants must attach credentials with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. The following are step-by-step instructions: Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. o Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. • Sample Image of your credential with a number: Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Thomas Leveron at leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: • Five years of progressive leadership experience as school counselor, school social worker or a campus or district administrator. Education: A Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology or closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in school social work, school counseling, or school psychology. • Child Welfare Authorization (CWA) is preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • A letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. All applicants must attach credentials with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. The following are step-by-step instructions: Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. o Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. • Sample Image of your credential with a number: Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Thomas Leveron at leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
LACOE prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.lacoe.edu/about/board/policies
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.
Comments and Other Information
LACOE prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.lacoe.edu/about/board/policies
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.
Application Deadline
7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/18/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
(A) $9,485 (B) $9,864 (C) $10,259 (D) $10,669 (E) $11,096 Monthly
(A) $9,485 (B) $9,864 (C) $10,259 (D) $10,669 (E) $11,096 Monthly
Length of Work Year
Twelve months
Employment Type
Full Time