Part-Time Truancy Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Truancy Officer (Part-Time)

Reports to: High School Principal

Dept./School: Student Services

Serve as district attendance officer and truancy prevention facilitator. Provide assistance to campus administration 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.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Experience in education preferred
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • 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 district wide to conduct home visits and visit sites where truant students have been reported to the district

• 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.
• Implement truancy prevention measures in accordance with state regulations.
• Impose individual student behavior improvement plans, and school-based community service or refer to counseling, community-based services, or other services aimed at addressing a student’s truancy.
• Investigate cases of suspected drop out and retrieve unreturned textbooks and other school property when appropriate.

• Meet at least annually with case managers or other court appointed individuals to discuss effective truancy prevention measures.
• 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.

• 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.

• Administer oaths and serve legal process.
• Transport suspended students home as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

None.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside; frequent district wide travel to students’ homes
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Salary commensurate with years of service and qualifications.

Position will remain open until filled.

Orange Grove ISD is an equal opportunity employer.