School Attendance Officer - Lafayette

Salary

$24,518.04 - $37,536.70 Annually

Location 

36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9362-0201-20250612LT

Department

0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date

06/12/2025

Closing Date

6/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$24,518.04

Agency Maximum Salary

$37,536.70

About the Agency

The MDE seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Dr. Armerita Tell at [email protected].

About the Position

This position is located in the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement. Duties consist of implementing and ensuring statewide compliance with the Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law, dropout prevention efforts, and regulations or policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require exercising a high degree of independent judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a Behavioral Science or a related field or (3) years of combined experience as a school teacher, school administrator, law enforcement officer, and/or a licensed Social Worker by the State of Mississippi. *Required by Mississippi Code Annotated (1972), Section 37-13-89. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License, as verified by the hiring agency.