Attendance & Compliance Officer — Protecting Student Pathways

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a School Attendance Officer for Holmes County, MS to enforce compulsory attendance laws and support dropout prevention across the district. The role requires independent judgment, a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field (or 3 years in education/law enforcement), and a valid driver’s license.

Salary ranges from $29,528.29 to $47,028.29 annually, with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science or related field or 3+ years of combined experience as a school teacher, administrator, law enforcement officer, and/or licensed social worker.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Position requires exercising a high degree of independent judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Duties include implementing and ensuring statewide compliance with the Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law.
• Engage in dropout prevention efforts and enforcement of regulations or policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science or related field

3+ years experience in education/locus law enforcement/related fields

Job description

State of Mississippi is seeking a School Attendance Officer for Holmes County, MS to enforce compulsory attendance laws and support dropout prevention across the district. The role requires independent judgment, a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field (or 3 years in education/law enforcement), and a valid driver’s license.

Salary ranges from $29,528.29 to $47,028.29 annually, with full-time benefits.