Attendance-Truancy Coordinator

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Reports To

Building Principal or District Level Administrator

Waterbury Public Schools

Job Classification Description

JOB CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Truancy Specialist (TAOEP)

Department

Teaching and Learning

Incumbent Name

Grants

Bargaining Unit Classification

Non-Union

Reports To

Building Principal or District Level Administrator

Flsa Designation

Exempt; 10 months, 35 hours per week; $18.14 hourly rate.

Note:

This is a grant funded, Union position with benefits that exists as long as grant funds are available.

Part i - Summary Of Classification

This class is accountable for continual active involvement in services to a group of students who are absent from school without cause and case management of those students. This position will serve as the District’s primary representative to the Truancy Court. This position advises building administrators on attendance and truancy matters. This position is also responsible for attendance data compilation and analysis and facilitating District compulsory attendance policy review and revision as necessary.

Part Ii - Minimum Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

General Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in counseling students and/or families.
• CREDENTIALS:
• LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.

• CONTINUING
  
  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of current best practices, laws, including due process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and interventions regarding the education of special needs students;
• Knowledge of specific disabilities and familiarity with common children’s mental health disorders, as well as specific strategies/interventions to use in the classroom or other school setting;
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations and laws;
• Knowledge of child development;
• Knowledge of District and state attendance/truancy policies and laws;
• Knowledge of District and state reporting procedures and requirements specific to truancy;
• Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
• Knowledge of educational testing;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Knowledge of relevant Board of Education policies and District administrative procedures;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking;
• Skill in interpersonal relations, especially regarding working as a member of a team;
• Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Intervention (SRBI);
• Ability to develop and update and manage Individual Optional Education Plan (IOEP);
• Ability to utilize relevant assessment tools, and integrate the results of the assessments into the District truancy plan;
• Ability to facilitate problem solving sessions between schools, families, courts and service agencies;
• Ability to mediate and resolve conflict;
• Ability to represent the District professionally in formal juvenile court matters;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Part Iii - Position Supervises

• May provide work direction to paraprofessionals.

Part Iv - Essential Functions

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Adheres to Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations;
• Assists Truancy Diversion/Court case managers and District administrators in developing service plans and ongoing follow-up;
• Attends municipal and other court hearings to represent the District in issues dealing…