Attendance & Student Support Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Truancy Officer for a full-time role in Gary, IN. The position focuses on improving student attendance by coordinating with parents, schools, and community resources to ensure compliance with attendance policies.

The officer will initiate referrals, visit homes, and prepare reports while maintaining records and confidentiality. A High School Diploma and a valid driver's license are required, along with the ability to work independently and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Must have use of a vehicle for transportation.
• Should be community oriented, preferably with experience in youth programs or school activities.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have excellent integrity and good moral character.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status by completing Form I-9.
• Health must be adequate to fulfill job functions with reasonable accommodation as per Indiana code.
• Meet alternatives to qualifications as determined by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to parents in developing skills for home–school–community collaboration.
• Initiate attendance referrals for students with chronic absenteeism.
• Visit students' residences to promote attendance and positive attitudes toward academic success.
• Advise parents of legal responsibility to ensure school attendance.
• Complete reports on conditions affecting student safety or welfare.
• Monitor individual attendance with building principals for academics, work, and activities.
• Confer with staff regarding chronically absent or tardy students.
• Collate monthly attendance reports from all schools.
• Counsel students regarding absenteeism and tardiness; identify underlying problems warranting intervention.
• Submit reports to principals and Family Coordinator; maintain records in each school.
• Obtain signatures on five-day notices and return copies within ten days.
• Investigate challenges to students' legal residences per law and Board policy.
• Participate in professional development and required meetings.
• Protect confidentiality of records and use information within legal confines.
• Comply with Indiana school law, State Board rules, and School regulations.
• Identify cases for Municipal Court action and document facts.
• Attend Municipal Court to present evidence in attendance cases.
• Initiate Juvenile Court complaints and attend court as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager of School Operations or Chief Schools Officers.

Skills

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Community oriented

English communication

Independent work

Integrity & character

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Truancy Officer for a full-time role in Gary, IN. The position focuses on improving student attendance by coordinating with parents, schools, and community resources to ensure compliance with attendance policies.

The officer will initiate referrals, visit homes, and prepare reports while maintaining records and confidentiality. A High School Diploma and a valid driver's license are required, along with the ability to work independently and communicate in English.