Attendance Officer - SY 2026-2027 pc 2278

TrulyHired; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia is seeking an Attendance Officer to engage with families and students, conduct intervention meetings and home visits, and reference when appropriate to state attendance laws.

The role reports to the Supervisor of Student Data Systems and Applications, involves coordinating with school staff, law enforcement, and community resources to ensure students meet attendance requirements and to file necessary petitions if needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with families and students in attendance programs.
• Knowledge of state attendance laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families and students through intervention meetings and home visits.
• Make referrals to authorities or professionals as needed.
• Develop attendance contracts with students and parents.
• Monitor and follow terms of attendance with staff.
• Attend FAST and Child Study meetings.
• Collaborate with police to return truants to school.

Skills

State attendance laws

Family support resources

Court procedures

Effective communication

Report writing for court

School-community collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or Criminal Justice degree

Job description

Job Description

Candidates who previously applied will continue to be considered and do not need to reapply.

Position Title: Attendance Officer

Pay Grade: 17 Period of Employment: 10 months

Description Approved/ Revised: 7/2026

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Supervisor of Student Data Systems and Applications

General Responsibilities: Engages with families and students with attendance concerns through intervention meetings and home visits; makes referrals to appropriate authorities or professionals as needed.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Assures that state compulsory attendance laws are
• Works with students, parents/guardians, and staff regarding problems which may interfere with a student's progress in school and daily school
• Meets with students and parents to develop attendance contracts as
• Works with school personnel to monitor and follow through on the terms of the attendance
• Refers cases to other qualified school and community resources as
• Utilizes community resources while working with students and parents/guardians, and to collaborate in case
• Participates in meetings, such as Family Assessment & Services Team (FAST) and Child Study, as
• Organizes and conducts attendance groups utilizing Restorative Practices.
• Attends school truancy conferences with parents/guardians, students, and staff prior to filing a petition for a student in need of supervision or
• Files truancy petitions against students and parents/guardians as
• Represents the school division in truancy cases in juvenile
• Works with Manassas City Police Department to ensure the safe return of truant students to school or appropriate destination.
• Investigates reports of students not enrolled in school and verifies residency.
• Submits required reports related to truancy with the knowledge that such reports maybe used as evidence in
• Testifies on behalf of the Commonwealth when probation officers file violation of probation charges related to
• Completes tasks assigned by juvenile
• Maintains appropriate communication with probation officers, social services, and the local police
• Provides input into the preparation of applications for legal release from
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state compulsory attendance
• Knowledge of family support resources available through the school division, local government, and local
• Knowledge of court procedures and
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
• Ability to prepare reports suitable for court
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, citizens, family support professionals, and school

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school degree or equivalent (GED); associate degree or degree in criminal justice or related field
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license and be able to provide own transportation for carrying out
• Experience working with children and adolescents

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.