Student Attendance & Intervention Specialist

TrulyHired; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia is seeking an Attendance Officer to engage with families and students, conduct intervention meetings and home visits, and reference when appropriate to state attendance laws.

The role reports to the Supervisor of Student Data Systems and Applications, involves coordinating with school staff, law enforcement, and community resources to ensure students meet attendance requirements and to file necessary petitions if needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with families and students in attendance programs.
• Knowledge of state attendance laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families and students through intervention meetings and home visits.
• Make referrals to authorities or professionals as needed.
• Develop attendance contracts with students and parents.
• Monitor and follow terms of attendance with staff.
• Attend FAST and Child Study meetings.
• Collaborate with police to return truants to school.

Skills

State attendance laws

Family support resources

Court procedures

Effective communication

Report writing for court

School-community collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or Criminal Justice degree

Job description

Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia is seeking an Attendance Officer to engage with families and students, conduct intervention meetings and home visits, and reference when appropriate to state attendance laws.

The role reports to the Supervisor of Student Data Systems and Applications, involves coordinating with school staff, law enforcement, and community resources to ensure students meet attendance requirements and to file necessary petitions if needed.