QUALIFICATIONS :
Education / Certification Required :
- High school graduate. Preferred : Two years of college.
Experience Required :
Social services, counseling, or similar background.Technology Proficiency : Level 2 - Applied (use of)
Computer operations (i.e., IBM / Compatible-PC)Software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)E-mailPrintersFinancial and student management systemsMultimedia toolsElectronic file managementPersonal Qualifications :
Is a self-starter, dependable, highly-motivated individual, and independent individual;Maintains complete discretion in handling confidential information;Relates positively with others;Sets a role-model for others; andCommunicates effectively in oral and written form.FUNCTION :
Under the supervision of the Director, the attendance officer performs duties attached to proper functioning of district wide follow-up of students with poor attendance, leavers, active and potential dropouts and truancy related problems at the assigned high school campuses.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS :
Works closely with school principals, staff, parents, students, and community agency representatives;Monitor credit recovery completions for students who are below the 90% compulsory attendance requirements.Serve as an active member of assigned campus attendance committees.Review graduation plan / credits with students below the 90% compulsory attendance requirement to encourage high school completion.Notifies parents and students of state law regarding attendance requirements.Monitor student attendance contracts and provide ongoing updates to the student and parents.Makes home visits to parents to inquire of students' nonattendance or for address verifications upon receiving principals' requests.Studies cases on an individual basis; determines which attendance cases require legal proceedings;Processes Request to File Legal Proceedings for Violation of Compulsory Law with the Justice of the Peace and Municipal Court;Receives truancy hearings' information; prepares for truancy court appearance and presentation;Serves as a District liaison in the Justices of the Peace, Juvenile, and Municipal Courts;Delivers court summons to parents and students.Contact students / parents on the no-show list to encourage enrollment in school or in an alternative program.Organizes and prepares truancy files.Maintains a working relationship with the Juvenile Assessment Center ; assists the Center on a scheduled basis.Assists with maintaining truancy cases organized, filed, and up to date.Assists school administrators in patrolling school grounds and surrounding areas upon request.Counsels with students and / or parents regarding attendance-related issues.Maintains accurate and detailed records of parent and / or student contacts.Provide connections to the workforce and / or post high school education opportunities.Maintain records of all student / parent / teacher / contacts.Support efforts for the annual district "Keep Ever y Youth in School" (KEYS) Walk.Performs other duties as assigned by the director.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Leadership; challenging situations; in-district travel; light liftingAbility to receive information and / or instruction from internal / external customers through spoken expression and languageAbility to manipulate tools / equipment / keyboardsAbility to convey information and / or instruction to internal / external customers through spoken expressionAbility to perform work while standing and / or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a dayThe foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
REPORTS TO / SUPERVISES :
REPORTS TO : Reports to Director for Admissions, Attendance, and Student Support Services
