About this role
Compensation: As set by the North Providence School Committee Reports To: Superintendent of Schools and/or Designee Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Confer regularly with the Superintendent of Schools, Principals and/or their designee(s), regarding matters related to student residency, attendance and welfare.
• Conduct objective field investigations, home visits, address checks, and background research to verify student residency compliance.
• Investigate tips, referrals, and cases of non-attendance to verify the authenticity of absence excuses and address potential educational neglect or truancy.
• Promptly analyze and verify documentation (such as utility bills, lease agreements, tax records, and court filings) to detect and resolve fraudulent enrollment attempts.
• Maintain comprehensive case files, detailed investigative logs, and an updated database of referrals, demographic information, and case dispositions.
• Provide clear, objective testimony regarding investigative procedures and findings at administrative hearings, compliance reviews, and legal proceedings in accordance with RIDE guidelines and Rhode Island state law.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the District, schools, families, and the North Providence Police Department to communicate attendance and residency policies and legal requirements.
• Educate families and the community on district residency policies, registration standards, and legal consequences of providing false documentation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, district policies, and legal requirements.
• Assume other generally related responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or their designee(s). Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other office technology is essential. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and distance vision. Frequently, driving is required to meet the demands of this job. The position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Frequently, the employee must meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with state agencies, school districts, coworkers, students and other community members.
• Contracted position (Non-bargaining unit)
• Job performance will be evaluated by the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with students and parents in related position.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of demonstrated experience in background checks, field investigations, law enforcement, municipal code compliance, or residency verification.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable personal vehicle for field duties.
• Knowledge of Rhode Island general laws, RIDE regulations, and district policies pertaining to school residency, attendance, and child welfare.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload, maintain detailed investigative files, and analyze legal and financial documentation.
• Ability to respond and react calmly to emergent needs and notify appropriate administrators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to de-escalate sensitive situations and build collaborative relationships with families, administrators, and law enforcement.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), established North Providence Public Schools policies, and state and federal legal requirements.
• Completion of a successful interview.