Coordinator, Student Support and Attendance Services - Region South

Los Angeles Unified School District

55d•$120,806 - $150,474•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for coordinating, executing, and overseeing the operations of the Student Support Programs, including personnel and initiatives, and providing operational support. The position will focus on delivering comprehensive, specialized support services aimed at eliminating disparities in student well-being, school stability, attendance, achievement, graduation, and college access for students in foster care, experiencing homelessness, involved in the juvenile justice system, or returning from probation camps or Los Angeles County Office of Education schools. Additionally, the position will oversee the A-G Diploma Program, which supports identified high school students who are at risk or currently off-track from meeting the District’s A-G graduation requirements.

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, or educational options
A valid California Administrative Services Credential
A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of District policies and procedures, goals, objectives, and organizational structure and functions
Knowledge of public and private resources and health and human services institutions working in coordination with the educational system and student health and human services staff
Demonstrated successful experience composing appropriate written communications and materials, including District policy guides, reference guides, or memorandums
Experience advocating for the educational rights of targeted at-promise students including, but not limited to, students in foster care or involved in the juvenile justice system, students experiencing homelessness, pregnant and parenting teens, and other underserved or at-risk populations
Experience coordinating student health and human services programs
Experience supervising and evaluating staff
Capacity to work independently while providing detailed updates on progress
Strong project management skills, particularly, when managing multiple responsibilities
A commitment to producing consistently high quality, detailed work
Ability to collaborate effectively with others at all levels of the District and to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in all interactions
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work comfortably in an ambiguous climate and adapting to new circumstances
Ability to handle information in a confidential manner in accordance with established policies and legal requirements
Ability to compose appropriate written communications and materials
Ability to make formal, public presentations

Responsibilities

Assists District personnel, community leaders, law enforcement agencies, and other concerned parties in the development, promotion, and maintenance of internal and external District services or programs
Reviews and provides input into proposed and existing legislation, rules, and regulations; assists in the development, interpretation, and implementation of District policies, plans, and procedures
Supervises, supports, and evaluates work performance of assigned division certificated or classified personnel serving in designated areas (e.g., central office, region, feeder complex, Specialized Student Support Services Programs)
Works with and serves as a department liaison to outside agencies and partners such as universities, colleges, and staffing agencies to target recruitment of potential new division staff and to coordinate field education and intern programs on behalf of the division
Coordinates training for new employees to ensure a smooth transition into LAUSD and to increase retention
Provides direct support and consultation to division personnel, District leadership across divisions, or designated schools
Oversees staff development and implementation of trainings on topics such as educational rights of identified student populations (e.g., students experiencing homelessness, students in the foster care system, students involved in the juvenile justice system, and other underserved groups); multi-tiered systems of support to improve well-being, attendance and achievement; evidence-based, trauma/resilience informed practices and interventions; use of data; and District policies
Performs other duties as assigned