Alabama State Department of Education
Truancy Officer
Alabama State Department of Education, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36117
Job Summary
DUTIES: Implement the state and District policies on truancy. Investigate cases of unexcused absences, tardiness and enforce provision of compulsory attendance laws. Issue warnings and file complaints against students, parents or individuals with parental control in accordance with compulsory attendance laws and board policy and refer them to the appropriate court. Interpret and communicate compulsory attendance laws and school policy to parents and students. Represent the District in court hearings resulting from attendance problems. Investigate cases of suspected drop out. Confer regularly with teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy. Work closely with counselors, teachers and other staff to identify and counsel students at risk of dropping out as well as their parents. Confer with students in matters of attendance and tardiness and make a reasonable effort to gain their cooperation to improve attendance. Conduct home visits and parent conference on student truancy and attendance problems. Maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, record and other documents required including records of all cases investigated and reports required by state agencies. Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state laws, local board policy in the area of student attendance. Comply with all district policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
DUTIES: Implement the state and District policies on truancy. Investigate cases of unexcused absences, tardiness and enforce provision of compulsory attendance laws. Issue warnings and file complaints against students, parents or individuals with parental control in accordance with compulsory attendance laws and board policy and refer them to the appropriate court. Interpret and communicate compulsory attendance laws and school policy to parents and students. Represent the District in court hearings resulting from attendance problems. Investigate cases of suspected drop out. Confer regularly with teachers, counselors, principals, and other staff to identify problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy. Work closely with counselors, teachers and other staff to identify and counsel students at risk of dropping out as well as their parents. Confer with students in matters of attendance and tardiness and make a reasonable effort to gain their cooperation to improve attendance. Conduct home visits and parent conference on student truancy and attendance problems. Maintain contact and act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancy. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, record and other documents required including records of all cases investigated and reports required by state agencies. Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state laws, local board policy in the area of student attendance. Comply with all district policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.