Truancy Specialist

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GOOSE CREEK CISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Truancy Specialist

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director Student Services

PAY GRADE

ADM Days Campus Principal

LOCATION

Peter E.

Hyland Center REVISED:

September

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To assure that no student enrolled in the district attains less than full advantage from his educational opportunities as a result attendance problems. To assist district principals, assistant principals, counselors, and Campus Student Success Specialists with students who have been identified with attendance or truancy problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATION

Bachelor's Degree

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGESKILLS

Knowledge state law, Board policy, and administrative regulations regarding attendance Knowledge school district organization, operations, and administrative policies Ability to work with judicial system and their staff, and the Goose Creek CISD Police Department Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to operate computer Knowledge Referral Agencies and Social Service Agencies

EXPERIENCE

Three years experience in education Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

. Enforce the Compulsory School Attendance Law. . Maintain a professional awareness regulations regarding child welfare and attendance by having a working knowledge state law, Board policy, and administrative regulations. . Conduct audits enrollment, attendance, and transfer records in the schools as may be necessary to assure compliance with state law and local policy. . Serve as liaison between the schools and the parents, the courts, community agencies, and police authorities. . Work diligently to reduce the dropout rate and investigate students who have been identified as a "no-show" for current school year. . Work with counselors in the identification and counseling potential dropouts. . Move about the community during school hours and provide immediate service to students who are on the street or in public places . Serve as liaison between the family court and the school system in cases where students have been delinquent outside school. . Work closely with teachers, school nurses, counselors, assistant principals, and principals regarding students who are tardy, andor absent too frequently. Attendance Specialist Job Description . Submit Probable Causes or Complaint Affidavits unexcused absences to the Justice the Peace Court or Municipal Court. . Represent the district as a witness in all cases unexcused absences filed in the Justice the Peace Court or Municipal Court. . Maintain consistent communication with school administration and other personnel involved with the attendance referral. . Accept referrals concerning attendance problems from district personnel. . Maintain all necessary records regarding Court Referrals, Court Warnings, Truancy Requests, Home Schoolers, and Street Pickups into Master Data List. . Make home visits as required. . Perform any other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal vehicle, computer, printer, copier, typewriter, and calculator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

MENTAL DEMANDS Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to operate above•mentioned equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Repetitive hand motions; exposure to various environmental factors during home visits

ENVIRONMENT

Indoor temperature controlled office environment The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reviewed by Date Received by Date xc: Employee Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for people, regardless race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Displaying ADM•Specialist•Truancy•.pdf.