What is the Job Description of an Attendance Supervisor?
Every state has its own laws about mandatory school attendance that limits how many unexcused absences students can incur. Sometimes called truancy officers, attendance supervisors represent school districts, monitoring absences and working with law enforcement when necessary.
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Function
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Attendance supervisors review daily attendance reports from all of the schools within a district, investigating patterns of absenteeism. When necessary, supervisors file complaints or paperwork with law enforcement and may represent the school in court.
Features
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Attendance supervisors work with students and their parents or guardians to determine the cause of the absence and attempt to come to a solution to the situation. Supervisors work under guidelines and policies developed by school boards and top school administrators such as the superintendent.
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Requirements
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Knowledge of local and state laws regarding attendance is integral to the position of attendance supervisors. Successful supervisors possess interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to handle hostility or emotional stress while dealing with difficult students or their families.
Education
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Education requirements vary from district to district, but a high school diploma is generally necessary to work as an attendance supervisor. Some districts may also require supervisors to have bachelor's degrees.
Compensation
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As of January 2010, attendance supervisors averaged annual salaries of $36,000, according to Indeed.com.
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