School Truancy Specialist - Specialized Education Services

                                    *Please note this is Not a Remote Position*

About Us

The Phoenix Academy is operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI). SESI Schools provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral support to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional School Truancy Specialist who will play an essential role in fueling student success. 

Why Join Us?

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer a generous benefits package including: 

• Competitive Salary Range

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision 

• Employer-paid life insurance 

• 401(k) plan with employer matching 

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625 

• Other great benefits like Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Pet Insurance 

• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth 

The Opportunity 

The Truancy Specialist provides a variety of services to students, families, schools, and the community. Along with working towards resolving truancy problems the Truancy Coordinator works with other school staff and outside agencies to identify and eliminate barriers to students’ academic achievement and their healthy social-emotional development. The coordinator provides both direct and indirect services to help students achieve maximum benefit from an educational experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provides support to families experiencing difficulty with student school attendance. Implement compliance with compulsory attendance laws using legal/judicial processes as provided by the school code. Enforces the attendance laws of the Commonwealth of PA.

• Assess and responds to referrals for students needing individual or group assistance/intervention in areas such as attendance; community services and substance abuse

• Links families to community agencies and social service providers. Resources include financial aid, housing, childcare, medical care, legal assistance, emergency aid, behavioral health assistance, etc. Provides transportation for students and families to/from community-based appointments if needed

• Performs tasks as appropriate to assure building compliance with special education regulations. Including participation in MDE and re-rehearing conferences and delivering documents to homes for required signatures

• Establishes supportive relationships with family units to assure that students’ social and emotional needs essential to success in school are met. Teach conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Fully supports the academic goals of the students and understands and supports the current curriculum and instructional approaches for students including students with special needs

•  Other duties as assigned

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000

The Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning Required 

• Valid Home School Visitor Certification or willing to be emergency certified with the clause of getting the certification Required.

• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback 

• Ability to adapt and remain flexible