Job Description
Position Type:
ADMIN ESC/ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Date Posted:
5/20/2025
Location:
OUTREACH ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Primary Purpose:
Provide assistance with student attendance by enforcing the Texas Compulsory Attendance Law. Investigate student truancy by working with law enforcement, the community, and the campus intervention team in a way that complies with the Texas Education Code so that student attendance will improve.
Qualifications:
Education
High School diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, education or social work; preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as it applies to juveniles specifically the Texas Family Code and Texas Education Code
Knowledge of court procedures on local, county, state and federal levels
Knowledge of successful interview and conferencing techniques for students and/or parents
Knowledge of databases, word processing and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft preferred)
Sensitivity to troubled youth and families
Self-directed and motivated
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Possess safe driving record and be eligible for liability insurance
Spanish speaker, preferred
Experience:
Experience in law enforcement, education, or social work, preferred
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Pay Grade: AE102
Days/Contract Status: 200 Days/ Non-Contract
Pay Rate: See Current Salaries on Human Resource Website
Attachment(s):
* Attendance Officer.pdf
Job Tags
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