Student Engagement Specialist - Sr - 6 hrs/day (Student Services/PC#251201) Position Summary: Serves as a liaison between school, home, and community agencies to promote and enhance student attendance and adjustment to school routines. Participates in school meetings, training, and home visits to determine cause of student absences and truancy. Provides agency referrals and assistance to families and students to enhance school attendance. Assists with removal of educational barriers and connects resources for students and families who are: experiencing homelessness, receiving foster care and for those with attendance or behavior concerns.

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Application Deadline: 10/16/2025

Work Year: 186 work days/year Employee Type : Full-Time Salary: $27.29 - $36.05 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on experience. Location: Student Services Hours: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day). Education and Experience : The position typically requires an Associate’s degree, or equivalent, and/or four years of experience in child welfare and attendance or related experience in working with high-risk students & families. Experience working with students and attendance challenges is required. Additional experience may substitute for some higher education.

Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid driver’s license. Documents (all of the following documents are required for this position): - Resume (evidence of related work experience) - Proof of HS completion or equivalent (Diploma/GED/AA/AS or higher) - Valid Driver's License

Important Comments: Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-566-1736. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.