Administrative Program Specialist 2 - Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter

State of Washington; Washington; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work options

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter for the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program. This full‑time permanent position is based in Yakima, Washington and is eligible for remote work.

The role focuses on identifying and recruiting migratory children, providing technical assistance to local recruiters, and supporting statewide recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies, Social Science, Social Work, or related field and three (3) years of professional migrant & farmworker services experience.
• OR seven (7) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or related field.
• Bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish.
• Currently located or willing to locate to Yakima County.
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the state (up to three times per month for multiple days).
• Must have a valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and determine eligibility of migratory children per federal regulations.
• Identify and recruit children in non-migrant-funded local educational agencies.
• Research non-migrant-funded districts and create a strategic recruitment plan.
• Assist with quality control activities regarding program eligibility verification.
• Develop and maintain a regional resource directory for migratory families.
• Provide technical assistance and training on eligibility and recruitment practices.
• Participate in regional, state, and national professional development opportunities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Willing to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies / Social Science / Social Work / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter

(Administrative Program Specialist 2)

$71,136 – $95,676 annually

Closes October 06, 2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter for the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program. This full‑time permanent position is based in Yakima, Washington. This position is eligible for remote work. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state‑tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high‑quality public education.

At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including:

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long‑term values of newborns and infant‑parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross‑divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision: All students prepared for post‑secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.

Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.

Values

Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child

Equity

Each student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity:

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.
• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision‑making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Position Overview

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program will have a regional position in southwest Washington to actively identify and recruit eligible fishing and migratory children. The position will also provide technical assistance and training support to local educational agency recruiters within the region and collaborate statewide on student recruitment activities.

Staff will be located in the following county:

• Yakima

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and determine the eligibility of migratory children as outlined in federal regulations.
• Identify and recruit children in non‑migrant‑funded local educational agencies.
• Research non‑migrant‑funded districts and create a strategic recruitment plan.
• Assist with quality control activities regarding program eligibility verification, such as randomly re‑interviewing families to ensure quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain a regional resource directory that may be used as a resource for migratory families as they migrate across the region.
• Provide technical assistance and participate in training regarding eligibility and effective recruitment practices.
• Participate in regional, state, and national professional development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree involving a major study in Ethnic Studies, Social Science, Social Work, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field.
• OR
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field.
• Bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish.
• Currently located or willing to locate to Yakima County.
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the state, including up to three times per month and for multiple days at a time, as required by this position.
• Must have a valid Driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with migratory families.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to initiate and perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Willing to maintain flexible working hours.
• Criminal Fingerprint/background clearance; Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Compensation

The annual compensation for the position is $71,136 – $95,676 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process

Please address any questions to: Sal Salazar, Human Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 360-725-6278: [e-mail]

OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in “Application Process.”