School Attendance Officer - Hinds

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Optional Insurances

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Military Leave

Holidays

Retirement Programs

Deferred Compensation

State Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a School Attendance Officer for Hinds County. The role involves enforcing attendance policies, coordinating with schools and families, and supporting student success within the county education system.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid leave, retirement options, and opportunities for professional development through the State Personnel Board.

Qualifications

• College degree in behavioral science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years combined experience as a school teacher, school administrator, law enforcement officer possessing such degree, and/or social worker.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field

Job description

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Health/Prescription Insurance

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices .

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment.Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.More information can be found at Deferred Compensation .

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union.This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.Minimum qualifications must be met.

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

Do you possess a college degree with a major in a behavioral science or a related field OR have no less than three (3) years combined actual experience as a school teacher, school administrator, law enforcement officer possessing such degree, and/or social worker. (See MS Code 37-13-89)?

• Yes
• No

* Required Question

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201