The core function of an attendance officer is to ensure compliance with state and local school attendance laws. This position will investigate occurrences of ongoing attendance issues.
Ultimately, the role  is not to punish students that miss school, but to determine the cause and help resolve chronic absenteeism.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED (official transcripts are required as proof of the highest level of education)
• Knowledge and skills in computers, typing, and clerical duties
• Ability to be congenial, discreet and confidential
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle constant interruptions

The Paulding County School District reserves the right to accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.   

Essential Functions:

• Maintain knowledge of state, local, and school system guidelines on attendance.
• Interpret pertinent laws, court verdicts, and school handbook policies on attendance.
• Gather and assess attendance data at a school, groups of schools, or a district.
• Monitor occurrences of extreme absenteeism, unexcused absences, and excessive tardiness.
• Look for patterns that indicate a student may be at risk.
• Locate students that are habitually missing from school.
• Determine the underlying cause of ongoing absences.
• Meet with parents and students to discuss attendance issues.
• Work with teachers to implement absence-mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with compulsory attendance laws.
• Write and submit case reports on investigative findings and resolution.
• Report issues of concern to child services or law enforcement.

Salary:  $20,248 to $30,045

 

• Applicants will be selected for interview.  Please do not contact local schools.
• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. 
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days.  Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.