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TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS - BROWNSVILLE

Announcement Number: BRN07062023

Job Overview:

Position Title: Attendance Officer
Supervised by: Campus Principal

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time, 220 days

Funding Source: Grant-funded (ESSER)

Location: Brownsville Campus: 944 East Los Ebanos Brownsville, TX 78520

Mission Statement: The mission of Triumph Public High Schools is to provide quality educational programs in a community-based, non-traditional setting in which teachers are free to be creative and innovative, and students are free to explore their full potential.

Role and Purpose: Do you believe in helping others to Triumph? Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference in the lives of at-risk high school students in a professional, growth-oriented environment? If so, we are looking for you! Triumph Public High Schools is a Texas-based, tuition-free, public charter high school with 9 schools operating in the State of Texas. Founded in 1990 by Mr. Eduardo Gutierrez and operating as The Student Alternatives Program, we rebranded in 2019 to Triumph Public High Schools. We specialize in serving high school students who are placed at-risk in completing their high school education. We believe that every student can and will succeed and we are there to help them every step of the way. Triumph Public High Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and passionate individual with a heart to help at-risk youth, to work at our campus in Brownsville, Texas. When you start here, you Triumph here! #WEWILLTRIUMPH

Responsibilities: The Attendance Officer (ESSER II) provides assistance in understanding and applying required compulsory attendance laws under Section 25.085 TEC and resolving truancy, excessive absences, and tardiness problems. He/she helps take attendance at the school and operates as the charter schools contact with parents, law enforcement agencies and court personnel on matters relating to these problems. He/she also engages in dropout prevention activities working with students and parents to help students stay in school. This position may require some occasional work on Saturday’s, over the summer and some travel within the state of Texas.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate required
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, or 48 college credit hours or higher preferred
• Background or course work in criminal justice preferred
• Texas certified process server or peace officer preferred
• Basic computer literacy required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Ability to read, write and understand English required
• Required to pass a pre-employment fingerprinting as part of the background check
• Required to submit original college transcripts, service records and credentials within first 30 days of employment

Benefits:

• Employee Health Premium 100% Covered by Employer
• Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Options
• Automatically placed in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Paid time off (For Full Time Staff Only)

Pay Range Based on Education, Experience, Certifications and/or Credentials:

$26,400 to $29,040 per year

*Annually salary is calculated at a prorated rate from effective date of hire

This is a grant-funded position. Triumph Public High Schools cannot guarantee employment beyond the length of funding.

How to Apply: All applicants should apply online at https://triumphpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applicants who are chosen for interviews will be required to complete our online application prior to being interviewed.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26,400.00 - $29,040.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person