Full-Time Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer

Manheim-Township-School-District; Manheim Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Onsite health center

Paid vacation

Sick days

Personal days

13 paid holidays

Life insurance

PSERS retirement

Job summary

The Manheim Township School District is seeking an Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer to promote regular school attendance and address residency concerns within the district.

The officer will investigate unexcused absences, assist families in removing barriers to attendance, represent the district in court when required, conduct Wellness home visits, and coordinate with Children and Youth Services and private schools in accordance with School Code.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Home School and Visitor Certification or law enforcement background.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field with two years attendance/truancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate unexcused and/or excessive absences and assist families in removing barriers to attendance.
• Address residency concerns and represent the district in court when required.
• Make referrals to Children and Youth Services when appropriate.
• Conduct Wellness home visits as needed in accordance with School Board Policy.
• Collaborate with non-public/private schools within the district zone on attendance procedures and Pennsylvania School Code.
• Conduct and complete annual review and verification of 1302 Guardianship Affidavit and Living with Legal (shared housing).
• Investigate residency concerns to ensure only resident students attend the District as per policy.

Skills

Law enforcement background

Attendance/Truancy experience

Home School/Visitor Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field

Job description

Qualifications

Required: Valid Home School and Visitor Certification OR law enforcement background

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field and two years of attendance, absenteeism prevention, and/or truancy experience

Additional Information

• Full-time, 12-month
• Reports to the Director of Student Services

The Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer ensures that school-age children attend school regularly by investigating the causes of unexcused and/or excessive absences and assisting families in identifying and removing barriers to consistent attendance. The Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer will also address residency concerns, represent the school in court, and make referrals to Children and Youth Services when appropriate. The Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer will conduct Wellness home visits as needed based upon School Board Policy. The Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer will also collaborate and communicate with non-public/private schools within the district zone surrounding attendance procedures and Pennsylvania School Code.

In addition, the Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer will conduct and complete annual review and verification of 1302 Guardianship Affidavit and Living with Legal (shared housing) district-wide. The Attendance/Truancy/Residency Officer will also conduct and complete investigations surrounding residency concerns to ensure only resident students attend the District as per School Board Policy.

Benefits of position

Excellent benefits offered including

• medical - optional high deductible program is $7.69/month for single level coverage after a wellness discount
• dental
• vision
• and free onsite health center
• paid vacation
• sick, and personal days
• 13 paid holidays
• life insurance
• and participation in the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS)