Attendance Coordinator Social Work

Sedalia 200 School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedalia 200 School District is seeking a Homeless Liaison to provide intensive case management for McKinney-Vento students and coordinate with district social workers, counselors, and staff to promote stability and successful transitions. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, Substitute Certification, and strong communication and confidentiality skills.

The position is tied to a 185‑day academic calendar with district-wide responsibilities and potential community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field.
• Substitute Certification or eligibility to obtain.
• Bilingual certification encouraged but not required.
• Understanding of the McKinney-Vento Act and community-school relationships.
• Ability to make thoughtful decisions based on facts and insight.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student and family records.
• Organize, plan effectively, and guide students through transitions.

Responsibilities

• Possess a thorough understanding of youth and families experiencing homelessness.
• Provide intensive, individualized case management for McKinney-Vento students.
• strings and collaborate with district social workers and counselors.
• Support school stability and post-secondary transitions.
• Facilitate warm handoffs and intake processes during moves between schools.
• Guide seniors in college applications, FAFSA, and scholarships.
• Connect families with housing, health, and social services.
• Conduct home visits and act as liaison between home and school district.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Decision making

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field

Substitute Certification

Bilingual certification encouraged

Job description

• Date Posted:
  7/30/2026


• Location:
  District Wide


• Date Available:
  08/24/2026

Job Overview

• Certified Staff salary schedule


• Employed for a period of 185 days as set in the annual calendar


• Reviewed annually with recommendation for re-employment by May 15


• Reports to the Federal Programs Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field preferred


• Substitute Certification (or eligible to obtain)


• Applicants having bilingual certification is highly encouraged, but not required


• Understanding of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, post-secondary transition planning, and the public school's relationship to the community and the families served


• Capacity to make thoughtful decisions based on facts, knowledge, and insight, and the courage to stand by the results


• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, small and large groups, by correspondence or oral expression


• Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of student and family records


• Ability to organize, plan effectively, and guide students through educational and career transitions


• Possess an ethical and professional attitude toward colleagues and the policies of the District

Other Working Conditions

• Employed in March with contract effective July 1


• Vacations, leave policies, and fringe benefits as stated in Board policies


• Spend the necessary time required to fulfill the duties of the position


• Be a member and participant in the activities of professional organizations vital to the development of professional excellence


• Opportunity to continue professional preparation with the prior approval of Administration


• Opportunity to attend professional meetings at district expense


• Work cooperatively with administration, district social workers, counselors, and staff throughout the district

Responsibilities and Duties

• Possess a thorough understanding of, and an ability to relate to, youth and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability.


• Provide intensive, individualized case management services specifically for McKinney-Vento students to ensure access to resources, services, and opportunities needed to overcome barriers and achieve academic success.


• Work collaboratively with Sedalia 200 district social workers, school counselors, and staff to supplement and enhance existing student support systems.


• Provide targeted support in the areas of school stability and successful educational, grade-level, and post-secondary transitions.


• Facilitate immediate \"warm handoffs\" and seamless intake processes when students move between schools within the district or transfer into the district to maintain school stability.


• Guide and support high school McKinney-Vento students in preparing for college, career technical training, workforce entry, and other post-secondary opportunities.


• Assist high school seniors with post-secondary applications, FAFSA completion (including independent student verification for homeless youth), scholarship opportunities, and fee waivers.


• Connect students and families with needed district and community resources, including housing support, basic needs, health/dental care, and social services.


• Conduct home visits and outreach meetings with families to assess transition needs, foster trust, and act as a liaison between the home and the school district.


• Assist parents and students with enrollment, school placement, transportation arrangements, and maintaining stability in the school of origin when applicable.


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local community agencies, higher education representatives, vocational centers, and youth service providers.


• Assist parents in the facilitation of their support in their children's school adjustment and long-term academic goals.


• Educate parents and students regarding the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs necessary for successful transition into higher education or the workforce.


• Assist parents with enrollment information, including but not limited to free and reduced lunch forms and services available through Medicaid/MoHealthNet.


• Provide access to crisis and short-term intervention services for students in unstable housing situations.


• May transport students as needed following district protocols.


• Consult with school personnel regarding abuse, neglect, or housing instability cases.


• Attend regular and special meetings as required by administration and the District Homeless Liaison.


• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the administration.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Other duties will be required to be performed as assigned by district administration.

Postings current as of 8/2/2026 1:10:00 PM CST.

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