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Reading School District

Home and School Visitor

Reading, PA · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Attend assigned district justice and juvenile court proceedings to work with truant officer. * Canvass assigned areas of the city (housing projects, corner stores, game rooms, etc.). * Work with ...

Abilene ISD

Student Attendance Officer

Abilene, TX

$38K - $53K/yr

... sites where truant students have been reported to the district Experience: 3 years working in ... The superintendent and peace officers shall perform the duties of attendance officer in districts ...

Granite School District

Police Officer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$33.77 - $48.33/hr

Works with school staff to either return the truant to assigned school or class, or transports ... Officers respond to situations involving threats to public safety and make emergency decisions ...

Granite School District

Police Officer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$33.77 - $48.33/hr

Works with school staff to either return the truant to assigned school or class, or transports ... Officers respond to situations involving threats to public safety and make emergency decisions ...

East Central ISD

School Safety Monitor

San Antonio, TX

$15.50 - $21.50/hr

Patrol campus for truant students and take appropriate action * Monitor school grounds and property ... Officer when needed * Maintain close working relationship with campus administrators * Report any ...

School Board Office

Attendance Officer

Newport News, VA · On-site

Collaborates with school staff to develop interventions for students who are truant and develops individualized service plans to improve attendance. * Implements case management services (including ...

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How much do truant officer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for truant officer in the United States is $31,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27,500.00 and $32,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a truant officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Truant Officer, you need a background in education, social work, or criminal justice, often supported by relevant certifications or degrees. Familiarity with case management software, attendance tracking systems, and local educational policies is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help build trust with students, families, and school staff. These skills are important because they enable truant officers to effectively address attendance issues, support at-risk youth, and promote student success.

What is a truant officer?

Truant officers, also known as attendance officers, are professionals employed by schools or school districts to ensure students attend school regularly. They monitor student attendance, investigate cases of frequent absenteeism, and work to identify the reasons behind student truancy. Truant officers collaborate with students, families, and school staff to address attendance issues, often providing resources or interventions to help students return to school. Their goal is to prevent chronic absenteeism and support students in achieving academic success.

What are some typical challenges a truant officer faces when working with students and families?

Truant Officers often encounter challenges such as building trust with students and families who may be reluctant to engage with school authorities. Addressing underlying issues—like family difficulties, mental health concerns, or transportation barriers—requires patience and strong interpersonal skills. Additionally, Truant Officers must balance enforcing attendance policies with providing supportive interventions, often collaborating closely with school counselors, social workers, and local agencies. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to promoting positive outcomes for students and ensuring compliance with attendance laws.
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Infographic showing various Truant Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,200 per year, or $15 per hour.

Home and School Visitor

Reading School District

Reading, PA • On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Reading School District (Pennsylvania) rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 622 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
7/1/2026
Location:
Reading School District
Position Title: Home and School Visitor
Classification: REA
Reports To: Director of ROCC and Student Services
Position Goal: To assist students experiencing attendance problems in school due to academic, family, community and/or peer relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:
  1. Visit homes of students who are experiencing school problems (attendance, academics, discipline, etc.).
  2. Work with parents to assist them in finding appropriate community agencies and resources (drug problems, psychological services, etc.).
  3. Attend assigned district justice and juvenile court proceedings to work with truant officer.
  4. Canvass assigned areas of the city (housing projects, corner stores, game rooms, etc.).
  5. Work with assigned alternative school programs and provide services to them.
  6. Be available to visit home in the evening of parents who work or are unavailable during the day.
  7. Be SAP trained and become a member of a school's SAP Team.
  8. Be able to work two days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  1. Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor Certification
  2. Outreach Experience Preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Current Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor Certificate; valid operators license.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
  1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, governmental regulations and legal documents.
  2. Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff and regulatory agencies.
  3. Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals.
  4. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, students, and parents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
  1. Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
  2. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
  1. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  1. Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
  2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community.
  3. Ability to work as a team member.
  4. Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations.
  5. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. (The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. (The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of subordinate staff.)
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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