What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truancy Officer position at School Administrative Unit 6?
Role and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Data Tracking Requirements:
- Monitor and track student attendance and tardiness across the school district on a daily basis.
- Conduct home visits and meet with students and parents/guardians of chronically absent or tardy students to understand the causes and provide support.
- Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and social workers to identify and address barriers to regular school attendance.
- Develop and implement attendance improvement plans for chronically absent or tardy students.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community resources to connect students and families with services that can help improve attendance.
- Maintain detailed records and documentation of all attendance-related interventions, communications, and outcomes.
- Prepare and present attendance data reports to school administrators and the district on a regular basis.
- Testify in court proceedings related to truancy, as needed.
- Stay up-to-date on all relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to student attendance and truancy.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in truancy prevention and intervention strategies.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience working with youth, families, and community organizations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in data tracking, analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge of local community resources and social services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Familiarity with New Hampshire laws regarding truancy and attendance policies.
Data Tracking Requirements:
- Truancy-related Calls- Date, time, student name, reason for the call, action taken, and any follow-up required
- Communications and Interventions - Records of all communications, meetings, and interventions with students and families
- Community Resource Referrals- Records of referrals to community resources and the outcomes of those referrals.
- Attendance Data Reports- Detailed reports on attendance trends, patterns, and outcomes for the school district