Primary Purpose:

Serve as the district attendance officer to enforce compulsory school attendance laws and support campuses in improving student attendance. Collaborate with campus administrators, families, and community agencies to implement truancy prevention measures, address barriers to attendance, and ensure compliance with state law and district policy.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Texas compulsory attendance laws and truancy requirements
• Ability to interpret Texas Education Code and district policy
• Strong communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work with diverse student and family populations
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Experience:

Three years professional experience working with students, families, or in compliance, social services, in an educational or law enforcement setting (preferred)

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the district’s designated attendance officer who investigates cases of excessive and unexcused absences referred by campuses
• Enforce compulsory attendance laws by applying truancy prevention measures and monitoring compliance
• Maintain investigative records and documentation of attendance violations and actions taken 
• File complaints and refer cases to truancy court when required after interventions have been implemented
• Monitor, track, and assist with the implementation of attendance incentives at each campus including attendance trends, interpretation of attendance laws and policies
• Initiate truancy prevention when a student has met district criteria for intervention
• Collaborate with campuses to implement interventions such as behavior improvement plans, counseling or mentoring services, and/or community-based supports
• Ensure that court referrals occur only after documented prevention efforts have failed 
• Coordination with Campuses and District Staff including campus administrators, attendance clerks/registrars, counselors, Special Education and 504 teams
• Serve as liaison between the district, families, and community agencies
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences to address attendance concerns
• Communicate legal requirements and expectations regarding student attendance

• Connect families to support services to remove barriers (transportation, health, housing, etc.)

• Prepare documentation and represent the district in truancy court proceedings
• Ensure all legal filings meet TEA and court requirements, including documentation of interventions

• Track and analyze attendance data to identify trends and at-risk students
• Maintain accurate records for compliance and audit purposes
• Provide reports to district leadership regarding attendance patterns and interventions on six-weeks intervals

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel across district campuses and student homes
• Possible exposure to challenging environments during home visits
• Flexible hours may be required to meet with families

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None (may provide guidance to campus staff regarding attendance procedures)

Evaluation

Performance evaluated in accordance with district policy and administrative procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress