Shelby County Schools
Truancy Liaison
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Job Description
- Req#: 50865
- Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
- Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
- High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.
- Collaborates with supervisor and other district staff to develop short- and long-range plans for an assigned program or functional area
- Ensures the district adheres to state and district truancy laws/policies and processes
- Researches, compiles data, and prepares various statistical and administrative reports as required.
- Conducts district Student Attendance Review Board meetings
- Monitors and tracks student attendance data in the PowerSchool system
- Trains district staff on attendance/truancy policies and procedures
- Monitors the attendance of students and makes further recommendations and/or Juvenile Court referrals
- Completes ongoing plans of action comprised of interventions, recommendations, and strategies for compliance
- Confers and collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders on truancy issues and supports
- Conducts home visits and investigations to verify student location and determine the reason students are not regularly attending school
- Supports schools in the implementation of the truancy process
- Counsels families and clears truant students for enrollment
- Conducts audits of enrollment, attendance and transfer data as may be necessary to ensure compliance with laws and policies
- Responds to subpoenas as necessary to best serve the welfare of the student
- Releases students from Compulsory Attendance Law for students 17 years and older that desire to enroll in adult education, Job Corp or other adult programs
- Acts as a resource to administrators, counselors, teachers, interventionists, and social workers at assigned schools regarding attendance programs, interpretation of attendance/truancy policies/laws, and documentation requirements
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Purpose and Scope
OVERVIEW
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The incumbent delivers a high level of competency in attendance and truancy. The incumbent assesses and performs analysis on data and prepares data to facilitate attendance and handle truancy matters. Responsibilities require an understanding of both theory and practice.
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field plus an additional 2 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 6 years. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.
About the company
Shelby County Schools (SCS) is the largest public school district in Tennessee and the 22nd largest public school district in the nation. Our work is rooted in the belief that effective teachers and school leaders make the greatest impact on student ac...
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