Residency​/Truancy Liaison

Student Residence Verification Specialist

This position is responsible for verifying the legal residence of students whose domicile within the Orangefield Independent School District is in question.

• Assists departmental and campus staff with procedures, documentation, and investigations of residence verifications, enrollment/student recovery, attendance, truancy, and other related issues.
• Works with campus personnel in interpreting and enforcing compulsory attendance laws and resolving truancy, excessive absences, and tardiness problems.
• Assists in enforcing residency, enrollment/student recovery, anti-truancy, and related compliance policies and administrative procedures.
• Maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy.
• Investigate, interview, and assess residence, enrollment/student recovery, anti-truancy, and related issues.
• Serve as representative for the school district in court hearings resulting from attendance problems.
• Pursue non-residency and false claims of residency on behalf of the school district.
• Review documents to determine the student's eligibility to attend schools in the district; verify proof of residency documents presented at centralized registration.
• Review shared housing documentation (i.e., affidavit of residency) and follow-ups on required information.
• Interpret school district policies and regulations regarding residency requirements to parents.
• Conduct home visits to verify the address designated as the student's primary residence and parent conferences on student truancy and attendance problems.
• Conducts spot-checks at key drop-off locations to assist in determining the residency of students in question.
• Maintain files and records regarding residency inquiries; ensure the availability of documentation and compliance with established guidelines.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience directly related to the essential tasks.
• Two years working in compliance, law enforcement, social work or with children or adults in a leadership role.
• Experience in school system setting, investigation experience, or experience directly related to the essential functions.

Pay/salary: based on district schedule of pay rates and experience