Truancy Officer (201days)

Calallen Independent School District (TX)•Corpus Christi, TX

52d

About The Position

Serve as district attendance officer. Provide assistance to campus personnel in interpreting and enforcing compulsory attendance laws and resolving truancy, excessive absences, and tardiness problems. Serve as district liaison to parents, law enforcement agencies, and court personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of state compulsory attendance laws
Knowledge of juvenile justice system and ability to present truancy cases to the court
Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate personal computer to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to travel districtwide to conduct home visits and visit sites where truant students have been reported to the district
Three years working in compliance, law enforcement, or with children or adults in a leadership role

Responsibilities

Attendance Enforcement
Investigate cases of unexcused and excessive absences and tardiness and enforce provisions of compulsory attendance laws.
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.
Investigate cases of suspected drop out and retrieve unreturned textbooks and other school property when appropriate.
Consultation
Confer regularly with teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff as well as parents to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy. Counsel students at risk of dropping out and make a reasonable effort to gain their cooperation to improve attendance.
Conduct home visits and parent conferences on student truancy and attendance problems. Make parents aware of compulsory attendance laws and school policy for parents and students.
Represent the school district in court hearings resulting from attendance problems. Maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy.
Administration
Compile, maintain, and file all 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.
Other
Administer oaths and serve legal process.
Maintain confidentiality.