**This position is Part-time**

Position Title: Attendance Officer

Pay Grade: 15 Period of Employment: 10 months

Description Approved/ Revised: 04/2021 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Building Administrator

General Responsibilities: Engages with families and students with attendance concerns
through intervention meetings and home visits; makes referrals to appropriate
authorities or professionals as needed.

Essential Duties:
(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties
does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Assures that state compulsory attendance laws are enforced.
• Works with students, parents/guardians, and staff regarding problems which may
interfere with a student’s progress in school and daily school attendance.
• Meets with students and parents to develop attendance contracts as needed.
• Works with school personnel to monitor and follow through on the terms of the
attendance contract.
• Refers cases to other qualified school and community resources as needed.
• Utilizes community resources while working with students and parents/guardians,
and to collaborate in case planning.
• Participates in meetings, such as Family Assessment & Services Team (FAST)
and Child Study, as appropriate.
• Organizes and conducts attendance groups utilizing Restorative Practices.
• Attends school truancy conferences with parents/guardians, students, and staff
prior to filing a petition for a student in need of supervision or services.
• Files truancy petitions against students and parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Represents the school division in truancy cases in juvenile court.
• Works with Manassas City Police Department to ensure the safe return of truant
students to school or appropriate destination.
• Investigates reports of students not enrolled in school and verifies residency.
• Submits required reports related to truancy with the knowledge that such reports
maybe used as evidence in court.
• Testifies on behalf of the Commonwealth when probation officers file violation of
probation charges related to truancy.
• Completes tasks assigned by juvenile judges.
• Maintains appropriate communication with probation officers, social services, and
the local police department.
• Provides input into the preparation of applications for legal release from school.

Attendance Officer 2
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state compulsory attendance laws.
• Knowledge of family support resources available through the school division,
local government, and local agencies.
• Knowledge of court procedures and requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare reports suitable for court presentation.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, citizens, family support
professionals, and school personnel.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school degree or equivalent (GED); associate degree or
degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license and be able to provide own
transportation for carrying out duties.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and
interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and
personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel
objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of
office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator,
copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching,
standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and
equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and
state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and
requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive
list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The
administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.