Attendance And Residency Officer

ASSIGNMENT: Maple Heights City Schools: 2024-2025 School Year

POSITION: Attendance and Residency Officer

JOB OBJECTIVE: Provide Residency Verification/Checks and assist School Administration with Student Attendance issues

ATTENDANCE AND RESIDENCY OFFICER

Reports to: Superintendent and Building Principals

Job Objective: Works with school administrators and community organizations to address student attendance, behavior problems, and ineligible non-resident enrollments.

I. Minimum

Qualifications:

1.Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. 2. Embodies high ethical standards and integrity.

Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct. 3. Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies. 4. Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team. 5.

Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity. 6. Consistently dependable and flexible. Accepts new responsibilities/assignments willingly. 7.

Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public. 8. Demonstrates ability to work a flexible schedule. 9. Maintains necessary certifications for CPR and First Aid. 10.

Meets all mandated health screening requirements. 11. Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

II. Essential

Functions: The following are essential work responsibilities.

1.Works with school administrators to identify non-resident students enrolled in district programs. Facilitates removal of ineligible students according to district policy and legal remedies available to the school district. 2.

Monitors attendance and employment of minors' laws. Helps parents and students understand employment minors' law and compulsory attendance requirements. 3. Recommends revisions to student/parent and teacher handbooks.

Develops procedural protocols necessary to comply with legislative mandates. 4. Responds to requests for assistance with truancy concerns. Investigates and corroborates evidence.

Prepares a checklist to prevent procedural errors when documenting information. Confirms legal residence. Documents employment.

Maintains a list of relevant phone numbers. 5. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrators. 6.

Advances the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address concerns. 7.

Helps facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning. 8. Contacts parents or guardians when the school has not been notified about an absent student. Mails written notification when contact cannot be established. 9.

Prepares a warning letter outlining the legal consequences of continued truancy. Presents the letter in person or uses certified mail when contact is not possible. 10.

Maintains high standards for student conduct.

Counsels students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct. 11. Processes legal complaints with the prosecutor's office when truancy persists. Represents school districts at hearings. Prepares and provides detailed testimony.

12. Prepares a written report describing recommendations and/or resolutions related to each truancy action undertaken. 13. Administers appropriate discipline for unexcused tardiness/absences, class cuts, leaving unexcused, and not serving attendance related detentions. 14.
    
    Performs data-entry activities related to attendance-related discipline. 15. Develops and maintains motivational programs to improve attendance. 16. Reviews and interprets custody rulings.
    
    Helps building administrators resolve jurisdiction issues. Assists the treasurer with the collection of tuition based on custody assignment. 17. Takes precautions to ensure safety.
    
    Watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors. 18. Investigates hardship, neglect, and suspected child abuse cases.
    
    Initiates referrals to community resources (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as a contact for community authorities. 19. Maintains complete and accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time. 20.
    
    Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. 21. Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed. 22. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others. 23.
    
    Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values. 24. Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position. 25. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.