Student Attendance & Residency Field Investigator - Truancy Officer

Beaumont Independent School DistrictJob DescriptionJOB TITLE:
Student Attendance & Residency Field Investigator

• Truancy Officer
  CLASSIFICATION:
  Exempt

REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Services
PAY GRADE:
ADM
PayGrd 1
/ 220 Days

LOCATION:
Administration

• Student Services
  DATE REVISED:
  August 01, 2019

FUNDED BY:
This position is paid through ESSER Grant Funding and is funded through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. This position expires on September 30, 2023 (or for as long as we have federal emergency relief funds to support this grant administration position whichever comes first)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assists departmental and campus staff with procedures, documentation, and investigations of residence verification, enrollment/student recovery, attendance, truancy, and other related issues. Works with campus personnel in interpreting and enforcing compulsory attendance laws and resolving truancy, excessive absences, and tardiness problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and privately owned vehicle
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Awareness of and ability to access community resources
Ability to represent the school district on legal matters pertaining to compulsory attendance laws
Knowledge of Texas Public School Residency Requirements
Knowledge of Texas and Local Compulsory Attendance and Enrollment Policies Laws and Requirements
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies for truancy, gang involvement, and other related issues
Ability to travel to conduct home visits and visit sites where truant students have been reported to the District
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with parents, students, staff, and outside agencies.
Excellent case management, organizational and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Two years working in compliance, law enforcement, social work, or with children or adults in a leadership role.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Management
Assists in enforcing residency, enrollment/student recovery, anti-truancy, and related compliance policies and administrative procedures.
Assists in providing trainings and conducting conferences to ensure district compliance with State and District Residence, Enrollment/Student Recovery, Anti-Truancy, and related requirements.
Carries out necessary procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates.
Serves as liaison between Central Office and campus staff in the communication of residence, enrollment/student recovery, anti-truancy, and other related compliance mandates.
Maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy.

Enforcement
Investigates, interviews, and assesses residence, enrollment/student recovery, anti-truancy, and related issues.
Investigate cases of unexcused and excessive absences, tardies, and enforce provisions of compulsory attendance laws.
Issue warnings; file complaints against student, parents, or individuals with parental control in accordance with compulsory attendance laws, Texas Education Code, and board policy; and refer to appropriate court.
Interpret and communicate compulsory attendance laws and school policy to parents and students.
Serve as representative for the school district in court hearings resulting from attendance problems.
Investigate cases of suspected drop out; retrieve textbooks and school property.
Confer regularly with district and campus staff to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy.
Conduct home visits and parent conferences on student truancy and attendance problems.

Administration
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including records of all cases investigated and report required the commissioner of education.
Performs data entry of all necessary PEIMS coding related to residency, truancy, etc.,

Communication and Community Relations
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Communicates and monitors compliance of educational services across the district.
Articulates to the general public the school district's mission and objectives and the ways that mandates support these directions.

Policy, Reports, and Law
Enforces and complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.

professional Growth
Attends workshops and trainings, as assigned, to keep abreast of the latest federal and state mandates.
Participates in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

Other
Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not Applicable

EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer, network computerized system, fax machine, copier, scanners, and any other equipment needed for work efficiency.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Occasional prolonged or irregular hours of work
District, countywide, and state travel
Moderate lifting and carrying, 15-45 pounds
Frequent walking, occasional running, and/or climbing
Occasional exposure to extreme weather elements
Reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions
Intermittent bending, stooping, and standing
Prolonged use of computer
Normal office environment
The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Approved by Immediate Supervisor:

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Reviewed by HR Director:

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Received by Employee:

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The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.