Flexible-Hours Part-Time Attendance & Truancy Specialist

Sylvania; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 29,856 - 42,522; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

State retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

Sylvania in Lancaster, United States, is hiring an Attendance/Truancy Officer for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role involves ensuring school-age children attend regularly by investigating absenteeism, assisting families, and addressing residency issues.

The ideal candidate will possess either a valid Home School and Visitor Certification or a law enforcement background, along with two years of relevant experience. Competitive starting rate is $26.27 per hour with benefits including paid vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid Home School and Visitor Certification OR law enforcement background.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.
• Two years of professional experience in attendance and truancy prevention.

Responsibilities

• Ensure attendance of school-age children by investigating absences.
• Assist families in identifying barriers to attendance.
• Address residency concerns and represent the school in court.

Skills

Home School and Visitor Certification

Law enforcement background

Attendance prevention strategies

Truancy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services

Job description

Sylvania in Lancaster, United States, is hiring an Attendance/Truancy Officer for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role involves ensuring school-age children attend regularly by investigating absenteeism, assisting families, and addressing residency issues.

The ideal candidate will possess either a valid Home School and Visitor Certification or a law enforcement background, along with two years of relevant experience. Competitive starting rate is $26.27 per hour with benefits including paid vacation and holidays.