Residency Officer, Per Diem

Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 is currently seeking a Residency Officer.

The school Residency Officer supports schools in improving attendance, preventing truancy and intervening in cases of chronic truancy. They communicate by telephone, letters or home visits with parents/guardians of children who are chronically absent. They also work with community partners to offer support to families and assist them in getting their children to school every day, and on time. Residency Officers are mandated to take parents or students to court if truancy continues and children are being denied a consistent and comprehensive education. They should investigate and verify residency concerns as appropriate. They should meet the qualifications of the "Supervisor of Attendance" as outlined by law.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of the community geography; investigative skills, and interviewing skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school personnel, and community service personnel

Ability to prepare written reports, manually or by using computer applications software

Tactful, courteous, appropriate discretion; sound judgment; resourcefulness

Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position