Part-time Truancy/Attendance Officer

Mtwp; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks an Attendance/Truancy Officer to support school attendance by investigating unexcused absences and helping families address barriers. You will also handle residency issues and may represent the school in court, with referrals to Children and Youth Services when appropriate.

The role is a part-time, 10-month school-term position with flexible hours and no summer work. Starting pay is listed as $26.27 per hour, with benefits including vacation and holidays.

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 and two years of attendance, absenteeism prevention, and/or truancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate causes of unexcused and/or excessive absences and assist families in removing barriers to attendance.
• Address residency concerns and represent the school in court.
• Make referrals to Children and Youth Services when appropriate.

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. Valid driver's license.

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

Part-time, 10-month (school term) flexible hours

The Attendance/Truancy 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 Officer will also address residency concerns, represent the school in court, and make referrals to Children and Youth Services when appropriate.

Benefits of position

Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays (4). No work during summer months, no weekend or evening work, state retirement plan eligibility.

Minimum starting rate: $26.27 per hour