ATTENDANCE AND INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

City of Santa Fe Springs

California (MO)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 91,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rowland Unified School District is seeking an Attendance and Intervention Specialist to coordinate district-wide attendance strategies, conduct outreach, provide interventions for chronically absent students, and support the SARB process.

This bilingual (Spanish) position requires strong knowledge of California attendance laws, MTSS, and data reporting; work with schools, families, and community partners to keep students on track toward graduation.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
An Associate's degree or higher in social work, psychology, education, sociology, or a related field is preferred.
Experience in a public school setting with students, families, and community agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement district-wide attendance improvement strategies; conduct outreach to students and families; provide direct intervention services for chronically absent students; participate in SARB and monitor attendance data.

Education

High school diploma required

Associate's or higher preferred in social work, psychology, education, sociology

Job description

Assignment

There is one (1) immediate vacancy for this classification, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, eleven (11) months a year. Tentative hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. An eligibility list is being established to fill the current vacancy, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months. If you wish to be considered for the BILINGUAL position, please indicate that in the supplemental questions you will be asked at the end of the application process. You will be tested for your ability to speak in the second language as part of the testing process.

The monthly salary for the job classifications are as follows:

Attendance and Intervention Specialist - Range 28 : $6,499.00 - $7,925.00
Attendance and Intervention Specialist-Bilingual (Spanish) - Range 28.5: $6,663.00 - $8,115.00

Filing Period

Applications for this position will be accepted on-line only from Friday August 7, 2026, to Friday, August 28, 2026. until 4:30 pm.

Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only

Summary Of Duties

Under the general direction of the Director, Student Services, or designee, the Attendance and Intervention Specialist coordinates and implements District-wide attendance improvement strategies; conducts student and family outreach; provides direct intervention services for chronically absent students; participates in the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) process; and assists in monitoring District-wide attendance data and accountability reporting. The incumbent works collaboratively with site administrators, counselors, teachers, attendance clerks, community agencies, and families to identify barriers to attendance and implement multi-tiered intervention plans with the goal of ensuring all students attend school regularly, meet graduation requirements, and succeed academically.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Attendance and Intervention Specialist is distinguished from other student services classifications by its primary focus on attendance data monitoring, chronic absenteeism intervention, and attendance accountability compliance. Unlike a general Student Services Technician or Community Liaison, this classification requires working knowledge of California Education Code provisions governing attendance and truancy, the SARB process, and multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) frameworks as they apply to attendance improvement. The incumbent operates with significant independence, interfaces regularly with students, families, school sites, and external agencies, and is expected to track and report outcome data aligned to LCAP and state accountability indicators. An employee in this class exercises judgment in identifying appropriate intervention strategies, coordinating referrals, and supporting site and District accountability efforts with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Attendance and Intervention Specialist

Attendance and Intervention Specialist - Bilingual (Spanish)

Employment Requirements

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. An Associate's degree or higher in social work, psychology, education, sociology, or a related field is preferred. Up to two years of the required experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

Three (3) years of recent, full-time experience in a public school setting working directly with students, families, and community agencies in attendance, student welfare, counseling support, or a closely related student services function. Note: Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the last five years.

Applicants Must Provide a Copy Of The Following Documents At The Time Of Application (you May Upload The Documents To Your Profile)

High School Diploma or equivalent or highest obtained degree if you possess an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree.

Documents may be emailed to cvahimarae@rowlandschools.org.

Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalen t to be considered.

Licenses/Language/Certificate Requirements

A valid, Class C California driver's license, a good driving record, and use of a private vehicle are required and must be maintained during employment. First Aid/CPR certification is required within six (6) months of appointment. The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish in addition to English is highly desirable.

Work Environment

Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, with frequent travel between school sites and the community. The position involves direct contact with students, families, and the public; frequent interruptions and emotionally demanding interactions; and may require occasional evening or weekend hours to meet program needs.

Physical Requirements

Employees in this classification sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop; lift and carry up to 25 pounds; possess manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment; speak clearly; hear normal conversation; and drive a vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Examination

Open / Promotional With Dual Certification

The Examination May Consist Of The Following

Job Related Written Examination
Technical Project and Structured Interview Examination
Computer Performance Examination
Language Assessment Examination (Spanish)

Supplemental Information

Proof Of Education

If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/

Advanced Salary Step Placement

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

Appointment

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

Processing Fee

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.

Veterans Credit

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied upon initial hire.

Vacation

Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.

Holidays

For twelve month employees, fifteen (15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.

Sick Leave

One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.

Health Insurance

Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.

The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Educational Stipend

Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor’s or Master’s degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.

Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.

Bachelor’s degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend

Retirement

Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS)
Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013

You can see an overview of how to plan for your service retirement by clicking here.

Convection Disclosure Reminder

I understand that I must disclose reportable criminal convictions and that failure to do so, regardless of expungements, will be cause for any conditional offer of employment to be rescinded due to a failure to disclose. All District staff undergo criminal background checks via the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regardless of how long ago it was or what state it was in. IT WILL SHOW UP. Refer to the QUESTIONS section if you need to update your application BEFORE submitting your application. I have read and understand the statements above. Selecting "NO" will not absolve you from reporting your conviction properly. This question is intended to be a courtesy reminder for you to report convictions. Failure to disclose reportable convictions WILL cost you a job offer if you are selected for hire.