Mississippi School Attendance Compliance Officer

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, Hancock County, is seeking a School Attendance Officer to enforce the statewide compulsory school attendance law, prevent dropouts, and ensure compliance with policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

This full-time role requires independent judgment, a background in behavioral sciences or related field, or substantial relevant experience in education, law enforcement, or social work, and it operates under the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement.

Qualifications

• Requires a high degree of independent judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Preferred: college degree with a major in behavioral science or related field or 3+ years combined experience as a school teacher, administrator, law enforcement officer with such degree, and/or social worker.

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure statewide compliance with the Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law.
• Support dropout prevention efforts and enforce attendance regulations or policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

Skills

Independent judgment

Experience in education or enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field

3+ years experience in education or law enforcement or social work

Job description

The State of Mississippi, Hancock County, is seeking a School Attendance Officer to enforce the statewide compulsory school attendance law, prevent dropouts, and ensure compliance with policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

This full-time role requires independent judgment, a background in behavioral sciences or related field, or substantial relevant experience in education, law enforcement, or social work, and it operates under the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement.