Specialist, Student Support and Attendance Services

Los Angeles Unified School District; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking a Specialist in Student Support and Attendance Services to act as a field staff administrator, supporting PSA personnel and enhancing attendance initiatives across the region. The role involves collaboration with schools, staff, and community partners to promote student well-being and remove barriers to success.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree and relevant California credentials, with a track record of supervising staff, coordinating

Qualifications

• Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s).
• At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a non-classroom position with responsibilities related to pupil attendance services and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides PSA advisement and consultation with assigned school sites, offices, and SSAS personnel.
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates the work of SSAS staff within assigned areas.
• Assigns cases to SSAS staff and monitors progress to prioritize highest-need students.
• Assists with program development, evaluation, and communications about programs and services.
• Ensures documentation and data collection meet MTSS alignment and funding mandates.
• Supports staff development and trainings on SSAS topics.
• Reviews data related to resources, enrollment, attendance, behavior, and graduation progress.
• Ensures staff have training on students' rights (school of origin, enrollment, records transfer) and compliance with laws.

Skills

Staff supervision

Attendance initiatives

Data analysis

Communication

Program development

Education

Master’s degree or higher

California Administrative Services Credential

California Pupil Personnel Services Credential

California Health Services Credential

Multicultural Education coursework

Tools

MyData

MiSiS

FOCUS

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Division of School Operations

Student Support and Attendance Services

SPECIALIST, STUDENT SUPPORT AND ATTENDANCE SERVICES

(Pupil Service and Attendance Emphasis)

37G (School Support Administrator, 0515)

(Vacancy at Region South)

The specialist serves as a field staff administrator for the Student Support and Attendance Services (SSAS) Branch. This role is designed to support the region pupil services administrative coordinator and assist other SSAS administrators with the supervision of Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) personnel. This specialist will focus on supporting attendance initiatives and enhance child welfare efforts across the region by working closely with schools, staff and community partners to promote student well-being, improve attendance, and identify and remove barriers to student success .

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides PSA advisement and consultation with assigned school sites, offices, and SSAS personnel
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates the work performance of SSAS certificated and classified personnel within assigned areas (e.g., community of schools, region, feeder complex)
• Assigns cases to subordinate SSAS staff and monitors progress of students assigned to ensure priority for highest need and underserved students, schools, or regions
• Assists the Coordinator, SSAS or director with program development and evaluation and the development of internal and external communications regarding programs and services
• Ensures that documentation and data collection are completed by all staff, including monitoring and implementation of quality assurance processes and protocols specific to program and service objectives and in alignment with the District’s multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework and funding mandates
• Assists with the development and delivery of staff development and implementation of trainings on topics related to SSAS
• Regularly reviews and assesses data related to school site resources and needs, student enrollment, attendance, behavior support, adjustment and behavior, academic achievement, and progress towards graduation and prepares related reports for school site leaders, SSAS coordinator or director, and regional leadership
• Ensures that school site personnel and assigned SSAS staff have training and policy guidance on identified student populations’ rights (e.g., school of origin, prompt enrollment and transfer of records, partial credits) and monitors and supports compliance with related laws and policies

CONTINUE - PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with other District personnel, guided by the Blueprint for Wellness policy, to maximize services and supports for the highest-need students, families, and schools
• Provides technical assistance and support for student and employee matters or critical incidents relating to crisis counseling and intervention services, threat assessment and management, workplace violence prevention, and suicide prevention
• Identifies and coordinates additional support services for assigned schools or identified student populations
• Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing special projects, initiatives, and activities for identified student populations and in alignment with division and District goals and objectives
• Assists with the compilation and analysis of data for the LCAP and other state and District reports
• Assists with the development or revision of District policy bulletins, memoranda, reference guides, and inter-office communications
• Assists with the recruitment, hiring, and training of classified and certificated staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

37G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – E Basis ($123,719 – $154,095) – 234 paid days

• In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
• This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065 but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits. However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s)
• At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a non-classroom position(s) with assigned responsibilities directly related to pupil attendance services, student counseling, school social work, student discipline, student health and wellness,
• or educational options
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential
• A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential OR a valid California Health Services Credential authorizing service as a psychiatric social worker
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
• Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

CONTINUE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• *Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.
• NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please [phone].
• Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience implementing tiered, school-based or District-wide student health and human services programs and services
• Experience and expertise in utilizing student information systems (e.g., MyData, MiSiS, FOCUS) and other computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience coordinating attendance improvement or dropout prevention and recovery programs
• Experience with planning and implementing differentiated professional development
• Experience with supervising and evaluating staff
• LCSW or on track for licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures, goals, objectives, organizational structure, and functions
• Knowledge of public and private resources and child advocacy institutions working in coordination with the educational system and student health and human services staff and understanding the strengths and needs of underserved student populations, such as of English learners, Standard English learners, students with disabilities, students identified as gifted and talented, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and students of various languages and cultures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations and socioeconomic groups

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Rebecca Mena, Specialist

Student Support and Attendance Services

[e-mail]

[phone]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 23, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions

Non-Discrimination Policy