Truancy Officer
Truancy Officer
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Job Description
General Description:
Assists with the prevention and intervention of attendance issues among students in grades K12. The Officer will promote full day school attendance with the goal of each student being in school each day all day where appropriate with absences only when verified as excused by the parent/guardian physician or administrative authority.
Reports to:Director of Curriculum Assessment and Instruction
Requirements:
- Holds at least a twoyear college degree relevant to education guidance student services or criminal justice;
- Has at least three 3 years relevant experience with prevention or intervention programs related to education support or truancy prevention/reduction;
- Demonstrates the professional and personal characteristics for working effectively with students parents school personnel community and court systems; and
- Is knowledgeable of school attendance laws and regulations for the state of Vermont as they pertain to students and parents/guardians.
Job Functions:
- Identifies students at risk for truancy or school attendance problems and enforces the provisions of Vermont Statute 16 regarding compulsory attendance 1121 to 1129.
- Uses the technology of the school to identify and contact students and families at risk of attendance problems.
- Meets with the principal assistant principal counselor and/or social worker who are concerned about individual students and families.
- Makes home visits or community contacts when necessary to provide appropriate intervention in truancy matters.
- With the appropriate school principal initiates Petition proceedings to adhere to Vermont Statutes concerning school enrollment and attendance.
- Attends all court hearings and followup procedures for truancy referrals.
Professionalism:
- Performs all duties responsibly accurately and in a timely manner
- Establishes effective procedures
- Speaks and writes clearly/appropriately
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
- Respects confidentiality
- Is punctual and has good attendance
- Makes a positive contribution to the overall climate in the school
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
