Truancy Officer

Primary Purpose Serves as District attendance officer and Truancy Prevention Facilitator. Provides assistance to campuses in interpreting and enforcing compulsory attendance laws and resolving truancy, excessive absences, and tardiness infractions. Serves as District liaison to parents, law enforcement agencies, and judicial system officials.

Qualifications Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree, 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 word processing

Ability to travel districtwide to conduct home visits and visit sites where truant students have been

reported to the district

Experience Two years working in compliance, law enforcement, or with children or adults in a leadership role