Attendance Liaison/Court

Reports to: Campus Administrator

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Compensation Plan: Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 05

Minimum Salary: $ 30,968

Duty Days: 196 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Acts as campus liaison between Attendance Officers, courts, administration, campus staff, parents, and the community.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred
• Specialized training in office management

Experience

• One to three years related experience and/or specialized training preferred
• Data entry and previous computer experience required

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Must be knowledgeable in Windows based network programs, File-maker Pro, and Excel spreadsheets, and have the ability to use computer programs to prepare presentations, write detailed reports and prepare affidavits and other court-related paperwork for the Attendance Officers.
• Proficient with operating a scanner to send required documentation to the courts, schools, etc.
• Must be familiar with the Texas Compulsory Attendance Law
• Ability to work cooperatively with courts, campus administrators and staff, parents and community members
• Bilingual preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides and coordinates multiple attendance services for entire school district and community.
• Serves as central hub for all calls, emails and visits relating to attendance.
• Prepares/maintains court documents, dispositions, and paperwork for filing cases in court.
• Cross-trained to fill in for Attendance Officers in the event of a prolonged absence.
• Files cases, signs and submits affidavits and represents cases in court.
• Assists with cases that proceed to trial and coordinates with the Assistant District Attorney.
• Assists the campuses in keeping up with court rulings and filing deadlines.
• Prepares paperwork and maintains log on officers’ home-visits, school visits, work visits, etc.
• Assists with research on locating students and parents for address verification investigations.
• Compiles attendance/court activities and detailed statistics reports on a weekly basis for Attendance Officers, Director of Support Services, Central Administration and campuses.
• Obtains district attendance and absence figures from each school weekly.
• Monitors and maintains files on problem attendance students and keeps officers informed.
• Maintains and updates information in truant student folders, including court actions.
• Provides weekly information and court referrals between campus staff, attendance officers, courts, and central administration.
• Assists high school Attendance Liaisons in performing detailed statistical reports for their individual campuses.
• Assists Attendance Officers with district-wide attendance training yearly.
• Responsible for individual campuses’ remedial training conducted on-site.
• Prepares all materials and certificates and lists for monthly Truancy Consequences classes and the Attendance/Parolee Initiative held at the Service Center Annex.
• Assists Attendance Officers with attendance file reviews (audits) at each of the campuses.
• Attends all court appearances as a representative of Denton ISD.

Other Related Duties:

• Keeps informed and up to date on attendance laws, changes in laws and school district policies having to do with attendance.
• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; district-wide and occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER