Truancy Officer

Truancy Officer

2023-2024

At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same - the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child's educational journey. Our 13-year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage at graduation. We are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

As the Truancy Officer your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gathers and reviews attendance data that is submitted by classroom teachers and/or building substitutes to identify students who are excessively truant.
• Assess students with attendance problems, makes calls to assess any circumstances that the family may be enduring.
• Collaborates with school staff to develop interventions for students who are truant and when called upon, assist in the development of individualized service plans to improve attendance.
• Serves as a liaison between assigned school and such agencies as social services, court services, and the police department regarding student truancy.
• Prepares information for formal hearings/court cases and represents the school division at court interagency staffing and in the courtroom.
• Acts as a resource to administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, and health services personnel regarding attendance programs, interpretation of attendance policies/laws, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintains necessary records ensuring confidentiality of students and their families and prepares related reports.
• Collects and enters attendance electronically and/or manually from substitutes/bldg. substitutes; logs tardy students and arrival time; identifies and corrects inconsistencies; assure teachers comply with attendance code policy and procedure; file attendance sheets daily; run electronic reports daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Collects, reviews, and enters absences excuses that have been submitted by parents in both written and verbal form (voicemails).
• Collects and enters data from Early Dismissal Sign-Out Book daily.
• Collects and reviews monthly suspension reports.
• Provides requested reports/data to District Compliance Officer.
• Represent the district during internal and external audits.
• Submits homework request to teachers for students that will be absent for long periods of time (scheduled prior to being out)
• Assists Main Office when necessary; answers and routes phone calls, record messages, operate standard office equipment, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Principal or designee.

Job Goal: provides service to assigned schools in investigation and monitoring of students with excessive and potential attendance problems, enforces the provisions of the Code of Michigan Truancy and Attendance Law; presents case information to Oakland County Prosecutor's Office (if necessary), and assists in the development of prevention/intervention strategies; monitors student progress; and makes referrals to the student assistance team.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• must possess and provide proof of a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.

Desired Qualifications:

• Worked successfully for a period of at least 2 years in clerical/secretarial field (preferably in a school setting)
• Demonstrate ability to work well with the community at large, including parents and students.
• Possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of attendance laws/regulations and referral sources.
• Qualified candidates must possess the following skills:

• Good writing skills (including spelling, proofreading and grammar)
• Mathematics skills appropriate to the level of the position
• Word processing skills using Microsoft Office

Work Location: 24218 Garner St, Southfield, MI 48033

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our full list of benefits here -

Please contact Nadia Samaha, nadiasamaha@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Bradford Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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