CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE LIAISON #54 chez Alum Rock Union Elementary School District

The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country. THE DISTRICT Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher. ETHNIC DIVERSITY Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs. COMMITMENT The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be!

**THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED AND CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING** BASIC FUNCTION: Under general supervision to assist with the articulation between school, home, social service and legal agencies for at-risk students, to support the efforts to improve poor school attendance and tardiness to have personal contact with students, parents and community agencies regarding student problems, to attend Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) hearings, and to perform related duties as required. Please see job description for more information REQUIREMENTS: Equivalent to completion of high school with the addition of several related post-secondary courses. Two years of related experience Possession of a valid California driver’s license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Bilingual Spanish

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Resume YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ATTACHED ***Qualified applicants shall be invited to participate in testing. Those that pass the test will be invited to an oral interview.***

ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Position Title: CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE LIAISON Reports to: Director of Student Services Functions: Under general supervision to assist with the articulation between school, home, social service and legal agencies for at-risk students, to support the efforts to improve poor school attendance and tardiness to have personal contact with students, parents and community agencies regarding student problems, to attend Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) hearings, and to perform related duties as required. Areas of Responsibility: •Serves as Hearing Officer for Expulsion Proceedings •Monitors student attendance at assigned school •Works with families who have special needs •Consults with site administrators and other personnel regarding student attendance and punctuality •Conducts hearings, reviews cases, attends and participates at SARB hearings •Meets with students and parents, both at the school site and home visits •Contacts appropriate community or legal agencies regarding student problems •Collects information and documentation regarding students from a variety of sources including parents, school and community agencies •Assists with writing of reports following hearings •Communicates results of hearings to students, parents, school administrators and appropriate community agencies •Makes referrals to such agencies as necessary •Assists in the transfer of students to alternative educational programs when appropriate •Participates in special programs designed to curb unauthorized student absences in conjunction with the schools and police department •Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports •Assists in collecting and preparing crime reports •Other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Knowledge of: •Development, needs and characteristics of school age youth •Basic rules of attendance for school age students •Basic principals and techniques in communicating and providing advice to students and families •Appropriate local community agencies to which referrals may be made Ability to: •Understand and interpret rules, regulations and laws governing student attendance •Provide information, advice and referral to students and their families •Analyze situations and take appropriate action in a variety of situations Child Welfare and Attendance Liaison – Continued •Establish and maintain confidential records regarding students and their families •Create and maintain schedules and coordinate activities with various groups •Provide services in crisis situations remaining calm and using good judgment •Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work •Understand and follow oral and written directions •Compile and prepare a variety of reports Other Requirements: Possession of a valid California drivers license Working Conditions: Environment Office environment Driving a vehicle to make home visits Physical Demands: Sitting for an extended period of time Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Light lifting — up to 14 pounds Terms of Employment: Salary Placement: Classified Salary Schedule - Range 13 Work Year: 12 Months Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the CSEA evaluation process Education: Equivalent to completion of high school with the addition of several related post secondary courses. Two years of related experience. Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Range: 14.0 Salary—Internal Applicants: $27.57hr -$39.89hr Salary—Outside Applicants: $27.57hr—$32.30hr Max

ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030) Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)