Juvenile Court Liaison — Truancy & Student Support

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools seeks a Juvenile Court Liaison to work with Central High School in Davenport, IA. This role focuses on attendance, supervision, counseling, and coordinating with the Juvenile Court Office IV to support student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration with school staff and community agencies, strong crisis management, and adherence to school policies while advocating for student well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Knowledge of Juvenile Court Law, procedures and processes.
• Ability to operate under pressure and handle crisis effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support truancy reduction and student performance improvement as part of a juvenile court liaison team.
• Coordinate with school officials and agencies to assist families with attendance issues.
• Provide supervision and counseling as required and supervise students in various settings.
• Perform home and community visits to ensure compliance and attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Communication (oral & written)

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Record-keeping & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, criminal justice, sociology or related social sciences

Job description

Davenport Community Schools seeks a Juvenile Court Liaison to work with Central High School in Davenport, IA. This role focuses on attendance, supervision, counseling, and coordinating with the Juvenile Court Office IV to support student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration with school staff and community agencies, strong crisis management, and adherence to school policies while advocating for student well-being.