Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: AcademicsJOB TITLE: Attendance OfficerCLASSIFICATION: ExemptREPORTS TO: Director of AttendanceJOB GOAL:Assists with enforcing compulsory school attendance laws; acts as a liaison between PA Cyber and community agencies for school attendance related matters; provides assistance to academies regarding student and administrative problems relating to student attendance; communicates attendance policies and procedures to all departments.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related fieldChild Abuse Clearance; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ClearanceESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Confers regularly with Director of Attendance, Principals, Teachers, Academic Advisor Department, students and parents regarding matters related to student attendanceActs as a liaison between school and community agencies for school attendance related mattersConducts home visits when applicableWorks with Principals, Assistant Principals, Teachers, and Academic Advisor Department to investigate cases of prolonged student absencesEnforces compulsory attendance lawsCreates and implements School Attendance Improvement PlansRecommends strategies to support and improve regular student attendanceAttends hearings related to truancy and provides all school records as mandated by SubpoenasPerforms any additional duties deemed necessary by the Director of Attendance.