Migrant Education Advocate

CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christian County School District is seeking a dedicated professional to support migrant students and families by coordinating educational, health, and social services within the district. Strong bilingual abilities and a background serving migrant communities are highly valued.

Responsibilities include applying federal migrant education regulations, participating in trainings, identifying eligible students, maintaining eligibility documentation, and facilitating communication between home

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements.
• Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State law.
• Must meet health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.
• Bi-lingual language skills highly preferred.
• Previous experience working with migrant community.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Ability to identify migrant and immigrant students and families and to coordinate the delivery of educational, health, and social services.
• Apply and explain federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education program.
• Attend recruiter meetings and other training sessions sponsored by the State and Regional Offices for the Department of Education.
• Abide by standard procedures and practices contained in the State Identification and Recruitment Handbook and other directives issued by the State Department of Education.
• Identify eligible migrant students residing within the boundaries of the assigned school district.
• Complete Certificate of Eligibility and Health Data Entry forms; obtain a parent signature for documentation of eligibility for eligible students; submit completed and signed Certificates of Eligibility and Health Data Entry forms to the assigned clerk.
• Work under the supervision of an assigned director; assist school principals, teachers, secretaries, and nurses in maintaining related records.
• Communicate between home and school, continually striving to maintain positive communication.
• Assist Principals with the recruitment of parents for membership in the Parent Advisory Council and with related activities.
• Provide or facilitate supportive services to migrant children or to their families as necessary; enable migrant children to receive a sound education.

Skills

Bi-lingual language skills

Communication with students/parents

Interpersonal skills

Experience with migrant community

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Paraprofessional requirements

Job description

The Christian County School District is seeking a dedicated professional to support migrant students and families by coordinating educational, health, and social services within the district. Strong bilingual abilities and a background serving migrant communities are highly valued.

Responsibilities include applying federal migrant education regulations, participating in trainings, identifying eligible students, maintaining eligibility documentation, and facilitating communication between home