School Attendance Officer - Harrison

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School Attendance Officer - Harrison

Salary

$29,528.29 - $47,028.29 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9362-0201-20260828HRN

Department

0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$29,528.29

Agency Maximum Salary

$47,028.29

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 Rasheeda Morris at rmorris@mdek12.org.

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.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are enti