At Risk Truancy Prevention Specialist

Primary Purpose:

Provide oversight on the implementation of truancy prevention and at-risk services. Provide consultation services and training to campus staff and administration. Counsel students and parents in an effort to encourage school attendance and educational success.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from accredited university in Social Sciences or Education preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies including behavior management interventions

Knowledge of compulsory attendance law and local district policy

Awareness and ability to access community resources

Prepare reports on activities to inform management of accomplishments issues and problems

Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Able to follow guidelines be flexible and adaptable to change

Working knowledge of computerized word processing programs and spreadsheets

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years experience in social service programming for at risk youth and their families

Experience in implementing truancy prevention measures and other district initiatives

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Serve as a resource for campus personnel in developing and maintaining campus attendance procedures.
2. Investigate cases referred due to unexcused absences from school.
3. Enforce provisions of compulsory attendance law and the local district policy.
4. Counsel with students and parents in an effort to prevent truancy and unnecessary absences.
5. Coordinate and collaborate with campus to provide appropriate interventions in an effective manner.
6. Make home visits upon notification from the principals or other school authorities of suspected truancy and/or other social service needs.
7. Maintain documentation regarding contacts made and student outcome.
8. Review and analyze all student attendance data and present data to campus staff.
9. Facilitate communication between school personnel students and parents.
10. Oversee at risk social services for the district.
11. Conduct parent meetings concerning at risk social service opportunities.
12. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations related to job assignment.
13. Oversee at risk social services for the district.
14. Assist student service team members coordinating services to ensure that the needs of the student

and family are met.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Computer telephone printer copier fax machine and calculator.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority