Supervisor, Attendance

Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.Job TitleAttendance SupervisorQualificationsBachelor or Master degree in psychology, sociology or related field Minimum 3 years experience working with at-risk youthFamiliarity with Juvenile Justice System and Family Court procedures helpfulMust possess good oral/written communication and human relations skillsPreference: Bilingual in Spanish Reports ToThis person is directly responsible to: Director of Attendance / Social Work ServicesSupervisesThis person supervises: Not applicableJob GoalThe Attendance Supervisor will assist school personnel to achieve superior student attendance by working with students, parents, school personnel and the community to overcome barriers that hinder student attendance. Performance ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate working knowledge of attendance laws, policies and procedures.Insure compliance by attendance clerks and other school personnel.Assist schools in formulating attendance intervention plans for students and their families.Investigate reports of non-attending or excessively absent students.Intervene through conferences, home visits, etc. to improve student attendance.Refer educational neglect and truancy allegations to appropriate authority. Represent the district at court hearings. Serve as resource to school personnel in developing attendance and dropout prevention strategies. Aid in coordination of available school and community resources relevant to the needs of students and their families.Participate in attendance intervention programs sponsored by the Attendance Department.Monitor families currently under court order and provide intervention as needed.Maintain case records.Terms of Employment12 months with salary in Group L, District-Wide Administrative/Supervisory Salary ScheduleEvaluationPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the board's policy.Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.