Truancy Prevention Coordinator

Primary Purpose:
Serve as district attendance officer and truancy prevention facilitator.Provide assistance to
campus personnel 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.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
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 districtwide to conduct home visits and visit sites where truant students have been
reported to the district

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Attendance Enforcement

1. Investigate cases of unexcused and excessive absences and tardiness and enforce provisions of
   compulsory attendance laws. **

2. 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.**

3. Implement truancy prevention measures in accordance with state regulations.**

4. Impose individual student behavior improvement plans, and school-based community service or refer
   to counseling, community-based services, or other services aimed at a addressing a student’s
   truancy.**

5. Investigate cases of suspected drop out and retrieve unreturned textbooks and other school property
   when appropriate.

Consultation
6. Meet at least annually with case managers or other court appointed individuals to discuss effective
truancy prevention measures.**
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.

Administration
10. 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.**
11. 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.

Other
12. Administer oaths and serve legal process.**
13. Transport suspended students home as needed.
14. Maintain confidentiality.
15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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 districtwide travel to students’ homes

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours