School Attendance Officer - Washington

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a School Attendance Officer in Washington County, MS, to enforce the compulsory attendance law and oversee dropout prevention initiatives. This full-time position requires sound independent judgment in assessing situations and making decisions.

The role is located in Jackson, MS, with duties including enforcement of MS Code provisions and collaboration with the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement. Salary ranges are listed in the ad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field as required by MS Code 37-13-89.
• Experience: three (3) years combined actual experience as a school teacher, school administrator, law enforcement officer with such degree, and/or a licensed Social Worker by the State of Mississippi.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field

Driver’s License

Job description

School Attendance Officer - Washington in 76 - WASHINGTON COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$29,528.29 - $47,028.29 Annually

Location

76 - WASHINGTON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

$29,528.29

$47,028.29

About the Agency

The MDE seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Jeremy Andrews at [e-mail].

This position is located in the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement. Duties consist of implementing and ensuring statewide compliance with the Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law, dropout prevention efforts, and regulations or policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require exercising a high degree of independent judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Each school attendance officer shall possess a college degree with a major in a behavioral science or a related field or shall 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).Hiring agency prefers;A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a Behavioral Science or a related fieldor(3) years of combined experience as a school teacher, school administrator, law enforcement officer, and/or a licensed Social Worker by the State of Mississippi.*Required by Mississippi Code Annotated (1972), Section 37-13-89.Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License, as verified by the hiring agency.

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201