Migrant Recruiter

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 44,042,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking a coordinator to identify and enroll eligible children in the Migrant Education Program. The role emphasizes bilingual outreach, recruitment in schools, and coordination with staff and families to connect students with needed services.

Responsibilities include home visits, eligibility determination, and collaboration with campus personnel. Two years of higher learning or an associate degree is preferred, with a valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with staff, parents, students and community.
• Ability to conduct home visits and communicate effectively with parents and children.
• Understand and follow procedures and policies.
• Ability to work with diverse community populations.
• Knowledge of various local social service agencies.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and recruit eligible migrant children within the school district by establishing communication networks, conducting area surveys, reviewing family surveys, and following up with phone calls to assess eligibility for the Migrant Education program.
• Conduct home visits, when needed and in coordination with a colleague, for the purpose of identifying and recruiting eligible migrant students including preschool age children.
• Inform parents of available school and social service programs based on individual family needs.
• Provide classroom support to students by assisting with their learning needs as necessary.
• Participate in required recruitment training sessions and all other training related to the job responsibilities.
• Determine and certify student eligibility for MEP participation in accordance with program guidelines.
• Accurately complete and submit Certificates of Eligibility (COEs).
• Collaborate with campus personnel by providing and requesting information as it pertains to the Identification and Recruitment of migrant students and families.
• Collect and compile relevant data to prepare required federal, state, and local reports.
• Support the maintenance of the NGS database by providing accurate and up to date information.
• Identify opportunities for recruiting migrant families on campuses and within the community.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Effective communication

Home visits

Policy compliance

Diversity awareness

Social services knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or Associates degree

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Qualifications Minimum Education/Certification:

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Identify and enroll eligible children of migratory agricultural workers into the Migrant Education Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

• HS Diploma or equivalent - required
• Two years of study at an institution of higher learning or Associates degree- preferred
• Valid Drivers License

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with staff, parents, students and community
• Ability to conduct home visits and communicate effectively with parents and children
• Understand and follow procedures and policies
• Ability to work with diverse community populations
• Knowledge of various local social service agencies

Work Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 50 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent interruptions; Must maintain professional demeanor under stress; Must have problem solving skills.; Access to transportation during work hours for frequent district-wide travel

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience

Two years of successful experience as an instructional assistant or prior experience in a migrant education program preferred.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Actively identify and recruit eligible migrant children within the school district by establishing communication networks, conducting area surveys, reviewing family surveys, and following up with phone calls to assess eligibility for the Migrant Education program.
• Conduct home visits, when needed and in coordination with a colleague, for the purpose of identifying and recruiting eligible migrant students including preschool age children.
• Inform parents of available school and social service programs based on individual family needs.
• Provide classroom support to students by assisting with their learning needs as necessary.
• Participate in required recruitment training sessions and all other training related to the job responsibilities.
• Determine and certify student eligibility for MEP participation in accordance with program guidelines.
• Accurately complete and submit Certificates of Eligibility (COEs).
• Collaborate with campus personnel by providing and requesting information as it pertains to the Identification and Recruitment of migrant students and families.
• Collect and compile relevant data to prepare required federal, state, and local reports.
• Support the maintenance of the NGS database by providing accurate and up to date information.
• Identify opportunities for recruiting migrant families on campuses and within the community.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.37 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sylvia Hughes
• Coo dinator, Bilingual/ESL
• EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]