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.  

1. Collaborates with supervisor and other district staff to develop short- and long-range plans for an assigned program or functional area
2. Ensures the district adheres to state and district truancy laws/policies and processes
3. Researches, compiles data, and prepares various statistical and administrative reports as required.
4. Conducts district Student Attendance Review Board meetings
5. Monitors and tracks student attendance data in the PowerSchool system
6. Trains district staff on attendance/truancy policies and procedures
7. Monitors the attendance of students and makes further recommendations and/or Juvenile Court referrals
8. Completes ongoing plans of action comprised of interventions, recommendations, and strategies for compliance
9. Confers and collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders on truancy issues and supports
10. Conducts home visits and investigations to verify student location and determine the reason students are not regularly attending school
11. Supports schools in the implementation of the truancy process
12. Counsels families and clears truant students for enrollment
13. Conducts audits of enrollment, attendance and transfer data as may be necessary to ensure compliance with laws and policies
14. Responds to subpoenas as necessary to best serve the welfare of the student
15. 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
16. 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
17. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

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. 

 

The Truancy Liaison is responsible for leading district-wide efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism by ensuring accountability and compliance with state laws and district policy. This role oversees data analysis of attendance and truancy trends, identifies at-risk students, and implements targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The Liaison provides leadership, training, and support to school-based staff while maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely reporting to district leadership and external agencies.