CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE TECHNICIAN

CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE TECHNICIAN

Salary

$4,594.00 - $5,944.00 Monthly

Location

Walnut Valley Unified School District, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

651044

Department

Educational Services K-12

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Description

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

PLEASE REVIEW JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS BELOW BEFORE APPLYING

At this time, we have 1 opening for an 8-hour, 11-month employee Child Welfare and Attendance Technician position. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, or designee, acts as a liaison between school, home, and community agencies; provides assistance to school families; assists staff with student problems regarding school adjustment, attendance, and child welfare; and implements the Districts School Attendance Review Board (SARB) program. This position also serves as the District's foster liaison and parent/community resource, connecting families, particularly families of unduplicated students, with supports and services that promote student well-being, engagement, and academic success. Incumbents in this classification provide service to students and families to ensure students regular school attendance to support academic success, resulting in graduation from high school, which directly supports learning.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Visits assigned schools and consults with principals, teachers, and other staff members concerning student attendance referrals; reviews student records to identify irregular attendance patterns; traces students change of address or school
• Assists student attendance personnel in verifying attendance by making phone calls and home visits
• Serves as liaison between schools and families by working together to find solutions to attendance problems, assisting in removing barriers to student punctuality and attendance
• Represents the District and presents District cases at SARB meetings; maintains follow-up records of attendance of students previously referred
• Assists school staff with the School Attendance Review Team (SART) processes (e.g., review attendance, research historical patterns, meetings), as necessary
• Visits the homes of students with attendance problems to observe home situations; advises parents and students regarding regular attendance, providing information

concerning school rules and regulations; determines student needs, makes referrals to appropriate agencies, and records findings of the home visits

• Requests District requisitions for the purchase of food, clothing, and general school supplies for homeless or students/families in need; arranges family visits and item selections with participating retail store managers, assuring confidentiality; delivers items, if necessary
• Assists with waiver of donations requested for students' school field trips, musical instruments, choir costumes, athletic uniforms, after-school programs fees, etc.
• Serves as District liaison for homeless and foster students by identifying homeless and foster students within District boundaries; assists with prompt enrollment; and discloses educational and other services to support homeless and foster students' education
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports (e.g., attendance history, tardiness, early outs, mediation results) concerning attendance and child welfare issues as necessary
• Prepares for and participates in meetings at local schools to determine students special needs (e.g., Individualized Education Program)
• Provides transportation information to students and parents as necessary (e.g., bus application forms; processing of bus passes; fare transfers; route planning; delivery of bus passes) to assure compliance with school rules and regulations
• Investigates student absence complaints from public agencies and others
• Develops, establishes, and coordinates community resource contacts (e.g., child/family services, medical insurance, Veterans' Administration); maintains information systems on available community resources for use by District personnel, parent groups, and families
• Conducts training for District school staff on student school attendance and homelessness
• Provides technical assistance and participates in workshops and in-service training for District staff and others (e.g., Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) workshops, District training to review changes in attendance processes)
• Completes dropout reports for California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) and related data for California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CalPADS)
• May administer routine First Aid and contact the appropriate person and/or agency in the event of serious illness or injury
• Provides parent resources and community support, as needed
• Provides regular check-ins with students identified as foster or homeless youth, including unduplicated students, and collaborates with school teams to monitor academic progress and overall well-being
• Performs other duties related to the class as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment, including automated record management and filing systems, and computers
• Interact with students and adults in a variety of situations
• Perform routine general office and clerical work with speed and accuracy

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Numerical, alphabetical, and subject matter filing systems
• Basic principles of counseling children and adults
• Laws and policies related to homeless and foster youth, student conduct, and attendance
• Basic methods and techniques of organization and planning
• Basic First Aid methods, procedures, and techniques
• Telephone techniques, correspondence, and report writing
• Equity, access, and inclusion practices

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, and apply legal mandates, policies, rules, and regulations, and operational procedures pertaining to the District or individual school
• Establish and maintain accurate files and records, and prepare concise and complete reports as required
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Efficiently use and manage time; meet deadlines
• Work courteously and tactfully with co-workers, the public, and parents
• Promotes team building and a positive work environment
• Adapt easily to work assignments, additional priorities, and new procedures
• Receive constructive criticism and modify work appropriately
• Prioritize needs and solve problems independently as appropriate
• Suggest procedural improvements to supervisor as appropriate
• Skillfully handle difficult situations using good judgment
• Establish rapport and communicate effectively with school-age children and adults
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while keeping the needs of customers a top priority
• Proficiency with Spanish, Chinese, or Korean is desirable
• Work independently and autonomously with ease
• Keyboard at an acceptable rate of speed

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Experience:

Two (2) years of paid experience working with youth related activities and students with attendance or behavioral problems in an educational setting.

Education:

An Associate of Arts Degree or sixty (60) units of coursework in adolescent behavioral science, counseling and guidance, or a related field is required

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT

• Possess and maintain a First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License along with evidence of insurability

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Persons performing service in this position classification will be expected to perform medium work, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time occasionally, and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The work may occasionally involve ascending stairs and ramps and involve sitting for extended periods of time. If someone can do medium work, it is deemed that he or she can also do sedentary and light work. (Per the Code of Federal Regulations - Section 404.1567 "Physical Exertion Requirements")

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must be able to perform to carry out essential job functions.

• This type of work requires the ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to assist students, stamina to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to operate, enter, and exit an automobile
• This classification may experience indoor and some outdoor work environments
• Sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, multimedia, and other office equipment, and manipulate various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
• Sufficient hearing and speaking skills to project voice and communicate with staff and children
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and imparting oral information

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

• An employment application and job description can be obtained either ONLINE at www.wvusd.org or at the District Office. If you need assistance, please call Daniel Palma, Human Resources Specialist, at (909) 595-1261, ext. 31377.

• Permanent employees, who work in this classification and are interested in one of the current openings, may submit a Request to Transfer Form with the Division of Human Resources. Human Resources must receive the transfer request prior to the application deadline.

• When completing the work experience information on the application, please refer to the job requirements and qualifications, listed on the job description (a complete job description can be found on the website: www.wvusd.org or at the District Office). Describe in detail the job duties and responsibilities from ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE which will QUALIFY you for this position.

• Qualified applicants, who meet the minimum qualifications, will participate in a written examination and technical oral interview, which will demonstrate the required knowledge and skill for this classification. The weight percentage of the examination and interview will be 50/50. Those applicants who receive a passing score on the written exam and oral interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. The top three ranks of candidates on the Eligibility List, who are ready, willing and able to accept the position, will be invited to the Final Selection Interview with the hiring authority.

• The eligibility list will be certified for a period of six months. It will be used to fill current and future permanent openings.

• Current classified employees are eligible to hold an additional position based on the needs of the District and must be approved by the Human Resources Director.

• Please include at least two (2) former supervisors in your references, as reference checks must be completed prior to any offer of employment. Applications that do not show at least two (2) supervisor-level references may be removed from consideration

REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTION: It is the responsibility of the applicant to review this classification's job description, which is available online at www.wvusd.org or at the District Office. The job description explains in detail the physical demands, skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential job functions for this position.

BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per contract or Commission Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits. Employees working less than full-time, but a minimum of four hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned work hours for major medical insurance benefits. The District does not offer a package of insurance benefits to employees working less than four hours per day. The District provides life insurance for employees who work a minimum of 3 hours. In addition, the District offers a retirement plan which uses joint employee and employer contributions.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the examination process. To make this request; please contact the Division of Human Resources at the time the application is submitted. Candidates may be required to provide documentation supporting the need for the accommodation.

VETERAN PREFERENCE (for entry-level positions only): Veterans who have been honorably discharged after 30 days or more of service during time of war or national emergency will receive an additional 5 points which will be added to the passing score. Disabled veterans receive 10 points. Any applicant who claims veteran's credit must submit DD Form 214 at the time the employment application is submitted. Failure to submit DD Form 214 at the time of application shall result in no veteran's credits being considered or added to any passing score.

PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED:

Per Board Policy 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4, the cost of pre-employment examinations shall be paid by the applicant.

Certificate Renewal: For positions requiring a valid First Aid and/or CPR certification, candidates must maintain a current status through their date of hire. If the certification expires prior to the start of the assignment, the candidate is responsible for renewing it before their first day. Throughout employment, it is the employee's responsibility to maintain any required certification and ensure that it remains current and valid.

Fingerprinting: Employees will be charged for processing their fingerprints at the time they are hired. The fingerprints are used to complete a confidential background investigation. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Physical Examination: Newly hired employees must pass a qualifying Medical examination given by a District-appointed physician, which includes testing for illegal controlled substances.

Tuberculosis Exam: Newly hired employees must submit a Mantoux Skin screening and certificate of completion within the past 60 days that indicates freedom from active tuberculosis.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

We are an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer as mandated by Section 504 of the Office of Civil Rights.

BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per contract or Commission Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits. Employees working less than full-time, but a minimum of four hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned work hours for major medical insurance benefits. The District does not offer a package of insurance benefits to employees working less than four hours per day. The District provides life insurance for employees who work a minimum of 3 hours. In addition, the District offers a retirement plan which uses joint employee and employer contributions.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page:

https://www.wvusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=54509&type=d&pREC_ID=63989

01

How many years of paid experience working with youth-related activities and students do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

02

How many years of experience working with students with attendance or behavioral problems do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

03

Do you have an Associate of Arts Degree or sixty (60) units of coursework in adolescent behavioral science, counseling and guidance, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you uploaded a valid CPR and First Aide Certification? Applications that do not have up to do certifications included will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Walnut Valley Unified School District

Address 880 South Lemon Ave.

Walnut, California, 91789

Website https://www.wvusd.org/