Migrant Education Advocate: Empower Students & Families

Special Services; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Washington State Retirement (PERS, SRS

Paid Leave

Job summary

West Valley School District is seeking a Student Advocate for the Migrant Education Program (MEP) in Yakima, WA. The role focuses on coordinating support for migrant students with counselors to ensure successful transitions and postsecondary opportunities.

You will collaborate with district staff, engage families, and ensure compliance with MEP regulations. Evening meetings and district travel may be required, with a competitive hourly wage of $30.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, community advocacy, or a related field, preferably working with at-risk migrant students and families.

Responsibilities

• Identify migrant students at risk of not meeting academic standards and determine barriers affecting their success.
• Develop and monitor individualized academic, transition, and postsecondary goals with students, families, counselors, and school staff.
• Connect students and families with school and community resources to address educational, social, cultural, language, health, and other barriers.
• Support students in understanding graduation requirements, including the High School and Beyond Plan.
• Monitor attendance, grades, credits, discipline, and other factors affecting student progress and successful transitions.
• Conduct home visits and provide outreach to strengthen family-school relationships and student engagement.
• Coordinate and support the PASS credit retrieval program, including student assistance, progress monitoring, documentation, and communication.
• Plan and support family engagement activities that promote family participation in education and student success.

Skills

Migrant education experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Strong communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Data analysis ability

Job description

West Valley School District is seeking a Student Advocate for the Migrant Education Program (MEP) in Yakima, WA. The role focuses on coordinating support for migrant students with counselors to ensure successful transitions and postsecondary opportunities.

You will collaborate with district staff, engage families, and ensure compliance with MEP regulations. Evening meetings and district travel may be required, with a competitive hourly wage of $30.