Program Specialist - Migrant Coordinator (District Translator)

Cascade School District; Aumsville (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade School District in Oregon is seeking a Program Specialist - Migrant Coordinator to support migrant students and families through translation, advocacy, and referrals.

The role involves identifying migrant students, coordinating translation services, and partnering with staff to ensure access to community resources. Strong Spanish communication and confidentiality are required; fulltime, on-site, 191-day schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Spanish; effective communication with teachers, students and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to students and families.
• Adapt to interruptions and changing priorities.
• Remain calm and professional when interacting with upset individuals.
• Follow directions, seek clarity, and take initiative.
• Participate in staff and planning meetings and migrant referrals processes.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member.
• Comply with migrant educational guidelines.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties involved in the instruction and identification of migrant students and assists families and students with translation, advocacy, and referrals to community services.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Program Specialist - Migrant Coordinator (District Translator) JobID: 932

• Position Type:
  Student Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026

Placement: Aumsville Elementary
Supervisor: Building Principal
FTE/Hours: 40 Hrs/Week
Salary Range: $26.16 - $33.29 (Classification D6)
Contract Days: 191 days

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POSITION SUMMARY: Performs duties involved in the instruction and identification of migrant students and assists families and students with translation, advocacy, and referrals to community services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills needed to work effectively with teachers, students, and parents, and communicate effectively and proficiently in Spanish.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to students and families.
• Work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be upset.
• Follow written and verbal directions and take initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Participate in regular staff and planning meetings as appropriate receive migrant referrals.
• Work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Comply with migrant educational guidelines.
• Physically perform tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.