COURT REPRESENTATIVE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Code: 01440 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, acts as school representative in court cases involving truancy complaints against school children; explains case histories of children and their parents to the judge; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Reviews cases involving truancy complaints and determines if such cases are acceptable for submission to municipal court or family crisis intervention unit. Acts as school representative in court cases involving school children and/or parents. Prepares case histories of children and explains such cases to the court. Gathers and collates all reports needed and requested by the courts. Submits school records to residential institutions when necessary. Directs the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Records complaints against school children from juvenile court docket. Presents truancy complaints emanating from attendance unit to the school. Duplicates information for office files. Consults with various school staff members on all aspects of students behavior in order to make an assessment of the pupil. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the laws pertaining to the attendance at school of minors and of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Board of Education pertaining thereto and their application to specific cases. Knowledge of the methods which are most likely to be successful in ascertaining whether students who are absent from school are absent in accordance with the law. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of dealing with parents who may be hostile at times. Knowledge of court procedure in cases involving truancy, delinquency and neglect. Knowledge of the methods of conducting investigations without giving unnecessary offense. Knowledge of the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to analyze and interpret the laws pertaining to the attendance at school of minors and the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Board of Education pertaining thereto, and to apply them to specific cases. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to take and maintain a firm, correct stand when controversial matters are considered. Ability to make daily trips to schools within the district to obtain the reports or principals pertaining to pupils who are absent that day. Ability to call at the home of children who are absent to ascertain the reason for the absence and to enforce, under direction, any remedial action deemed necessary. Ability to perform related investigational work as assigned. Ability to keep needed records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in teaching or attendance counseling and/or school guidance counseling or school social work. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.