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Attendance and Dropout Prevention Specialist
$47k-64k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
2 Months Ago
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Manor Independent School District is Hiring an Attendance and Dropout Prevention Specialist Near Manor, TX
Primary PurposeTo enable each student to experience maximum benefit from his or her educational opportunities by addressing those barriers that prevent or interfere with student learning while balancing the individual needs of each student with the needs of the entire system.
Education/Certification/Experience
Equipment UsedPersonal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, phone, calculator
Working ConditionsPhysical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental FactorsThe working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. Frequent district wide travel. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.
Education/Certification/Experience
- Entry Qualifications: Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCLE) School marshal license, commissioned Texas peace officer license or Basic Texas Peace Officer Proficiency Certified by the TCLE, a social work background and/or valid Texas standard principal certification or other related certification.
- Various work experiences in a related field.
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding areas of responsibility.
- Knowledge of criminal investigations, law enforcement report writing, and criminal law.
- Skill in computer applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook); organizational and communication.
- Ability to understand the needs of students; communicate with all parents and administrators; interpret policy, procedures, and data.
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Assists in establishing and managing improvement efforts of Student Support Services.
- Provides leadership and/or support for campuses for responsible student behavior, equity issues, student sexual harassment, discipline, drug dogs, Title IX, etc.
- Works with parents and administrators to resolve student complaints; follow-up as needed.
- Provides leadership to balance consistency with flexibility in areas of responsibility.
- Develops training and procedures in areas of responsibility to ensure exemplary operations.
- Provides feedback and support of MEA and MAP programs.
- Supervise and evaluate performance of student support staff and SROs.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a safe and secure learning and working environment for students and district personnel; review and monitor video surveillance for potential infractions by students, employees, or other.
- Facilitate a district-wide afterhours surveillance program; provide leadership and direction to the district afterhours security officer.
- Assist in conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations.
- Assist in developing and implementing school safety programs; promote crime prevention and traffic safety.
- Serve as a resource to district personnel in matters related to criminal justice, juvenile justice and traffic administration.
- Develop and facilitate a comprehensive school based drug detection program for students; facilitate the usage of narcotic search dogs to detect illicit drugs on campuses.
- Investigate cases of unexcused and excessive absences, tardies and enforce provisions of compulsory attendance laws (Texas Education Code
- 25.091.)
- Issue warnings; file complaints against students, parents, or individuals with parental control in accordance with compulsory attendance laws, Texas Education Code, and board policy; and refer to appropriate court; interpret and communicate compulsory attendance laws and school policy to parents and students; represent the school district in court hearings resulting from attendance problems.
- Confer regularly with teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy.
- Maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including records of all cases investigated and reports required by the commissioner of education.
- Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of student attendance.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Equipment UsedPersonal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, phone, calculator
Working ConditionsPhysical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental FactorsThe working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. Frequent district wide travel. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$47k-64k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/26/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/19/2024
WEBSITE
manorisd.net
HEADQUARTERS
MANOR, TX
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1885
TYPE
Private
CEO
ROYCE AVERY
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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About Manor Independent School District
Manor Independent School District serves K-12th-grade students and is located in Manor, TX.
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