Truancy Diversion Interventionist​/Attendance Director; P27-001-1

Openings as of 7/7/2026 Gilmer County Schools

Truancy Diversion Interventionist/Attendance Director (P27-001-1)

Position Type:
Student Support Services / Social Services / Attendance Director

Date Posted: 7/2/2026

Location:

Gilmer County Board Of Education Central Office

Date Available:

2026/2027 School Year

Closing Date: 07/10/2026 by 3pm

County:
Gilmer County Schools

Truancy Diversion Interventionist/Attendance Director

Location:

Central Office

Employment Term: 2026-27 School Year, 220 days

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social Service or related field
• Hold or qualify for the WV Certificate in Social Services and Attendance
• Knowledge of WV Attendance Laws
• Knowledge of working with Attendance and Reporting Data / Truancy Diversion
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18‑5‑15c and/or 18A‑3‑2a, as appropriate

• Assist Superintendent and all county administrators with activities related to school attendance.
• Promote regular school attendance through written legal notice to parents of students in violation of compulsory attendance laws and Board policies.
• Pursue legal avenues for violators by filing criminal complaints and juvenile petitions on habitually truant students as needed.
• Assist in taking the school census provided by law.
• Maintain a working knowledge of WV Attendance Law.
• Cooperate with existing state and federal agencies charged.
• Work cooperatively with personnel, parents, intercommunity agencies, and organizations.
• Carry out all duties of Director of Attendance as directed by the WVDE and WV Code.
• Coordinate resources for homeless students as needed.
• Prepare monthly reports for Superintendent and Board detailing school enrollment, attendance, and drop‑out data.
• Participate in community multi‑disciplinary team meetings to improve attendance through a community approach.
• Perform other attendance related duties.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

• Intercede with students whose absences exceed five unexcused days but fewer than ten.
• Investigate absences from school and report on actions taken.
• Meet with the students and parents and attempt to remove barriers related to compliance with WV Code/county policy and to reestablish good attendance.
• Prepare juvenile assessments utilizing a variety of student data including personal interviews, grades, teacher interviews, disciplinary records, and attendance history.
• Work with students and families to facilitate academic progress, make home visits, and connect families with local/regional service agencies.
• Attend parent conferences, team meetings, SAT meetings, and other meetings relating to school attendance or non‑school attendance when requested by parent, student, or school staff.
• Work with the student to resolve unexcused absences and avert potential legal ramifications.
• Act as an advocate for students and parents between the school and judicial system.
• Create a Diversion Agreement that may include referrals to community services to address assessed needs; services for parents/guardians; and/or community work service programs.
• Intervene to provide an alternative to legal action in the form of a Truancy Diversion Agreement when students reach 10 unexcused absences.
• Monitor compliance with Diversion Agreements.
• Meet with the student every 10 days and monthly thereafter until end of the school year.
• Make regular reports to the Circuit Court and/or Prosecuting Attorney as required.
• Make recommendations to the Circuit Court and/or Prosecuting Attorney as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with school staff to establish cooperative and innovative approaches to solve truancy.
• Assist school staff in supervising youth referred for truant behavior.
• Foster communication to establish positive relationships between parents, students, staff, and others.
• Work with WVDE transition specialists throughout the state to follow re‑entry of students from placement.
• Devise, collect and maintain a system of data aggregation to ensure accurate reporting, maintain a daily log, and maintain a file of all diversion documentation for each identified student.
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