Supervisor of Attendance

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: Supervisor of Attendance

Prepared By: Richard Dezendorf

Prepared Date: December 3, 1997

Approved By: David A. Barr

Approved Date: December 5, 1997

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree; six to ten years job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with a Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor's authorization.

SUMMARY

Coordinates services needed to ensure general welfare of students. Implements compulsory attendance laws of the State of Louisiana and monitors discipline of students including suspensions and expulsions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts referrals and makes home visits concerning attendance and behavior problems.
• Conducts Caddo Parish School Board students' hearings.
• Prepares and presents cases to Juvenile Court.
• Holds conferences with administrators, teachers students' parents or other allied agencies
• Deals with various attendance matters and coordinates activities with community agencies and schools.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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

Master's Degree; six to ten years job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with a Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor's authorization.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Acts of Louisiana State Legislature, Caddo Parish School Board policies and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule

form.

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 frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel controls.

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 moderate.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Director of Attendance and Census

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 months (260 days)