District Truant Officer - Smithville, United States - Smithville ISD

Smithville ISD

Verified Company

Smithville, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Paraprofessional to manage and monitor district truancy and attendance. Clear criminal history according to Senate Bill 9 requirements.

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.

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