Attendance Officer - PC 2513 SY 2025-2026

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This position will be avaliable for the 2025-2026 School Year

Position Title: Attendance Officer

Pay Grade: 15 Period of Employment: 10 months

Description Approved/ Revised: 08/2024 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Supervisor of Student Data, Reporting, and Attendance Management

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
• 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
• Testifies on behalf of the Commonwealth when probation officers file violation of probation charges related to
• 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.
• 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 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 (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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.