Salary : $3,781.42 - $4,970.15 Monthly
Location : Montebello, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2024-04-AO-VM
Department: Pupil and Community Services
Opening Date: 04/24/2024
Closing Date: 5/7/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
Position Information:
This is an Open Competitive recruitment for one (1) current vacancy. Incumbents interact with parents and guardians to fend off against absenteeism and tardiness, as directed by the District. Also, incumbents often work off-site, and may work under variable work schedule to accommodate District's needs. Successful candidates are expected to work (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, and eleven (11) months per school year (note: work schedule may be adjusted to fit the District needs). According to the most recent job analysis, the ideal candidates will demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Fact Finding
• Decision Making
• Professional/Technical Expertise
• Sensory Perception Skills
• Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Self Management
• Relationship Building

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, identifies, investigates and assists in resolving chronic student attendance problems; conducts address verifications; contacts and represents the District in interactions with students and parents or legal guardians regarding attendance-related issues; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
An incumbent in this class is responsible for outreach efforts to high-risk students (students with chronic and excessive absences) and their parents and legal guardians in order to facilitate improved attendance or to refer the student to alternative education programs or other agencies.

• Attendance Officer is distinguished from Attendance Technician in that an incumbent in the former class represents the District and spends the majority of time in the field making home or in-person visits to high-risk students and parents/guardians, conducting address verifications and patrolling assigned areas.

Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Represents the District in interactions with high-risk students and their parents or legal guardians regarding attendance-related issues; contacts, speaks with, counsels, advises and provides support and information to high-risk students and their parents or legal guardians via telephone, home visits, work-site visits or other in-person contacts to address chronic attendance issues; as appropriate, refers students and parents or guardians to other agencies, programs and schools to address underlying problems for chronic absenteeism; compiles and delivers pertinent information and materials to students and parents/guardians.
2. Via site visits, investigates and conducts address verifications to ensure that students are legally enrolled in the District in accordance with state laws, codes and regulations and District policies and rules; within established procedures, takes appropriate follow-up actions.
3. Communicates on an ongoing basis with and maintains complete and accurate documentation for school administrators and outside agency representatives; informs supervisor of results of chronic absenteeism investigations, address verifications and student and parent/guardian contacts and, as necessary, requests management input and approvals with regard to next steps; completes and distributes all required forms, reports and other documentation and maintains current, accurate and complete records, files and reports; in compliance with state laws, codes and regulations and District policies and practices and with appropriate management approvals, notifies and communicates with other relevant agencies, such as child abuse agencies, police, district attorney and probation officers.
4. As assigned on a school and geographic area basis, identifies, investigates and assists in resolving chronic attendance problems; generates and reviews student attendance reports and other attendance-related reports to identify chronic absentee problems; patrols assigned geographic areas; locates and monitors students who are not attending school; as appropriate, directs or transports truant students to school or home. Maintain appropriate documentation of all visits, interaction with parents or guardians, and students reconnecting to school.
Other Duties:
1. Perform clerical tasks associated with assigned duties and responsibilities.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
1. State laws, codes and regulations and District policies, rules and practices pertaining to student attendance and the enforcement of attendance policies.
2. Basic law enforcement procedures.
3. Personal safety precautions and procedures in potentially volatile or dangerous situations.
4. Community resources and agencies available to address underlying causes for attendance problems.
5. Basic communication, facilitation and negotiation techniques and tactics.
6. Basic adolescent psychology and group dynamic theories and practices.
7. Various cultures and traditions of students served by the District.
Ability to :
1. Obtain and accurately assess information, some of which may be highly sensitive or confidential, via telephone contacts and site visits.
2. Observe and accurately interpret situations and individuals' actions and behaviors.
3. Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
4. Utilize listening, negotiation and facilitation skills in contacts with students and parents/guardians.
5. Read, interpret, apply and explain applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
6. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in English and a designated second language as needed.
7. Maintain detailed documentation.
8. Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity and judgment in dealing with a variety of people in a variety of situations.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work, including students and parents/legal guardians.
10. Use of technology to complete assigned responsibilities.
Education, Training, and Experience :
1. Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, or higher. Completion of post-secondary course work - from an accredited academic institution - is preferred.
2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working with high-risk children or adolescents in an organized setting. Experience in a similar public agency is preferred.
3. Additional education - in a closely related field - may be considered in lieu of a portion of the required experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :
1. A valid California Driver License
2. Valid automobile liability insurance coverage
3. DMV H6 full report
4. Valid First Aid and CPR certification
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, walk, run, and crawl.
• Perform light to intermediate physical exertion.
• Lift 25 pounds.
• Carry 15 pounds.
• Reach in all directions.
• Observe and report events using senses.
• Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at a desk, outdoors, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the selection authority to accommodate the limitation.
Examination Information
Examination Information :
After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: scored supplemental questionnaire, written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.
The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.
The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance coverage with benefits as determined by the MUSD Health and Welfare Benefit Committee.
Vision care, Life insurance and EASE (Employee Assistance Services for Education) benefits are provided at no cost to all bargaining unit employees whose regular assignment is less than 4 hours.
Employees eligible for health and welfare benefits shall be allowed to supplement the District's health and welfare contribution to provide full coverage for all health and welfare benefits.
Questions regarding the definition of "eligible employee" should be directed to the Payroll & Benefits Department who can review your particular employment status and advise accordingly of your eligibility for benefits.
Please click for more information or visit the MUSD Benefits website:
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INSTRUCTIONS: Your responses to the questions below will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process. Applicants are responsible for providing specific examples of relevant experience. You will not be allowed to clarify your experience once the application is submitted and all information will be reviewed as-is. Make sure to attach all required documents. Only documents attached to your application will be used to evaluate your eligibility for this recruitment. Answer the questions truthfully and accurately. Your responses to these questions will be further evaluated in upcoming test parts, and any sign of intentional misinformation or exaggeration will result in disqualification from the recruitment process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Montebello Unified School District. The job-related questions are intended to identify the candidates who meet and exceed the minimum qualifications. Candidates deemed MOST qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
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All required documents must be scanned and attached with the submission of your application. This classification requires: (1) proof of a high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or higher graduation, (2) a valid California Driver's License, (3) proof of auto liability insurance, (4) proof of valid First Aid and CPR Certification, and (5) a recent copy of your H-6, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Your application will be disqualified if you do not attach all of these required documents. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

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Did you scan and attach proof of your High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or higher education to your application? Disclaimer: If you choose to attach transcripts instead of a diploma, please make sure the transcripts contain proof of a graduation date on them. Failure to attach transcripts with proof of graduation date will not be accepted.

• Yes
• No

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Did you scan and attach proof of your driver's license to your application? Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

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Did you scan and attach proof of your auto liability insurance to your application? Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

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Did you scan and attach proof of a valid First Aid and CPR Certification from an authorized agency?DISCLAIMER: Certification must include proof of completion of both First Aid and CPR courses. Those who submit proof of only one of the two will not qualify.Failure to attach a valid First Aid and CPR Card will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach a recent copy of your H6, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles?Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

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This classification requires three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working with high-risk children or adolescents in an organized setting. Do you meet this work experience requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide detailed information regarding your describe your three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working with high-risk children or adolescents in an organized setting. Make sure to include the name(s) of your supervisor(s) at the time and contact information. If you do not have such related experience, please type "N/A".
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Did you attach all the required documents for the classification to your application? Applicants who fail to attach any one of the required documents will be disqualified from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

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I affirm with my name below that my responses to the above questions on the attached pages are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information, or failure to attach any required document and responses with my Montebello Unified School District Application, will be cause for disqualification.
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