Remote Truancy Prevention Officer - Boost Attendance

Agora Cyber Charter School; King of Prussia (PA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Agora Cyber Charter School in Pennsylvania seeks a Truancy Prevention Officer to support statewide attendance initiatives. The role operates virtually with travel as needed, engaging with families, schools, and community partners to reduce truancy.

You will collaborate with the Attendance department, magistrates, and districts, maintain attendance metrics, and communicate effectively to improve student participation and compliance with PDE requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Major in education or related human services preferred.
• PK-12 Home and School Visitor certification preferred.
• PDE clearances required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures of the PA Department of Education.
• Provides instruction and support to parents and staff related to attendance and truancy matters.
• Identifies and implements means and methods to improve student attendance.
• Maintains metrics for reporting.
• Serves as truancy liaison to districts and schools.
• Develops working relationships with School Districts and Magistrates throughout the State.
• Identifies and makes available resources to support family functioning with the goal of increasing attendance.
• Refers cases as needed to Family Support Team and community service agencies.
• Visits students’ homes as needed to address truancy issues.
• Attends and presents information in truancy and family court hearing via phone conference and in person when required.
• Travels (with expenses reimbursable) up to 75% of the time during certain times of year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Major in education or related human services

PK-12 Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Agora Cyber Charter School in Pennsylvania seeks a Truancy Prevention Officer to support statewide attendance initiatives. The role operates virtually with travel as needed, engaging with families, schools, and community partners to reduce truancy.

You will collaborate with the Attendance department, magistrates, and districts, maintain attendance metrics, and communicate effectively to improve student participation and compliance with PDE requirements.