Attendance Officer (25-26 SY)- Campus Operations

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

About The Position

Serve as the district’s Attendance Officer in all matters pertaining to school attendance for a cluster of campuses at the Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School Levels. Provide assistance cluster wide to campus personnel in interpreting and enforcing compulsory attendance laws and resolving truancy, excessive absences, and tardiness problems. Serve as district’s cluster liaison to parents, law enforcement agencies, and court personnel. Serve actively as a stakeholder in all matters pertaining to the effective operation of the Irving ISD Compulsory Attendance Program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of state compulsory attendance laws
Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate personal computer to develop presentations, databases and do word processing
Ability to travel district wide to conduct campus and home visits as well as sites where truant students have been reported to the district
Ability to collaborate and communicate with other officers regarding district goals and implementation plans for improving attendance rates
Ability to conduct and carry out sensitive supervisory assignments and directives with decorum and respect of all stakeholders
At least three years working in compliance, law enforcement, or with children or adults in a leadership role
Presenting and defending the school district in cases before the County Truancy Courts
Conducting training and/or public speaking before an audience for presenting information as well as for professional development purposes
Familiar with the job descriptions and duties of campus-based and at-large Attendance Officers in the Irving Independent School District
Knowledgeable of the policies and procedures that govern attendance in the Irving Independent School District
Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress.
Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making.
Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel.
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner.
Observe all safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

Post High School Education Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

Attendance Enforcement
Investigate cases of unexcused and excessive absences and tardies and enforce provisions of compulsory attendance laws
Issue warnings and filing 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
Investigate cases of suspected drop out; retrieve textbooks and/or any other school property
Consultation
Confer regularly with teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy
Work closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, and other staff to help identify and counsel students at risk of dropping out, as well as their parents
Confer with students in matters of attendance and tardiness and make a reasonable effort to gain their cooperation to improve attendance
Develop a consistent cluster wide effort in conducting home visits and parent conferences on student truancy and attendance problems
Maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy
District & Cluster Wide Administration and Clerical Duties
Assist as contributing member of the Compulsory Attendance Team in compiling, maintaining, and filing all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including records of all cases investigated and reports required by the commissioner of education and the Compulsory Attendance Laws
Assist as contributing member of the Compulsory Attendance Team in the implementation and compliance efforts regarding policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education, and local board policy in the area of student attendance
Assist as contributing member Compulsory Attendance Team in Complying with all district and assigned campus routines and regulations
Assist as contributing member of the Compulsory Attendance Team in creating a proactive framework to help maintain a positive and effective relationship with campus administrators and other personnel as well as central office staff
Assist and contribute in the efforts within the Compulsory Attendance Team to improve and maintain communication effectively with colleagues, students, and parents
Other
Assist and serve legal process as it pertain to guardianships, affidavits of residency, Grand-parent care forms and any other type of legal documentation regarding Attendance
Maintain confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to internal district operations and proceedings
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
Be willing to perform any and other duties as assigned by the Administrator for Campus Operations PK-12 as it pertain to schools, cluster and general district operations matters
Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve workplace safety.