Residency and Truancy Officer

• The North Plainfield School District, a culturally diverse school community in Somerset County serving approximately 3,700 students Pre-K through Grade 12, seeks a dynamic, organized, and community-oriented professional for the position of Residency & Truancy Officer
• The successful candidate will support the district's residency, enrollment, and attendance processes through investigations, home visits, record review, and collaboration with families, school staff, and community agencies
• This position requires professionalism, confidentiality, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with care and discretion

Qualifications

• Include:Bilingual Spanish/English required
• Valid NJ driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Minimum 60 college credits required
• Residency, law enforcement, insurance, attendance, or investigative experience preferred
• Knowledge of student enrollment procedures, residency documentation, and attendance processes preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Flexible schedule with occasional evening or weekend

Responsibilities

• as needed

Responsibilities

• Include:Conduct residency investigations and home visits
• Review and verify enrollment and residency documentation
• Maintain investigative reports, records, and case files
• Collaborate with administrators, families, and outside agencies
• Assist with truancy matters and court appearances as needed
• Support district Mc
• Kinney-Vento

Responsibilities

• Communicate residency

Requirements

• and district policies to families Employment Type:Full-Time, 12-Month Position

Salary

• $60,000 (minimum) - $64,000 (maximum) commensurate with experience

Benefits

• as per contract:Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, professional development, and pension eligibility.EOE/AA