SOESD - Recruiter II

Southern Oregon Education Service District; Gold Hill (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement

Holidays and leave

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Southern Oregon ESD seeks a Migrant Education Recruiter to identify and recruit migrant students and inform families of Title IC-Migrant Education services in Jackson and Josephine Counties. The role includes community visits, home meetings, and collaboration with school staff to support academic success.

The recruiter will establish eligibility, maintain thorough records, and participate in required trainings, aiming to pass the federal recruiter assessment within five months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; bicultural is a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit migrant students and inform families about Title IC services.
• Interview families to determine eligibility for Title IC Migrant Education services.
• Complete Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) accurately; maintain records.
• Attend COE quality review meetings and staff trainings.
• Collaborate with district staff and community partners to provide resources.

Skills

Bi-literate in Spanish/English

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of migrant families

Learn Title IC regulations

Drive and transportation

Basic computer skills

Willing to attend training out of area

Education

High school diploma

Experience with migrant programs (optional)

Job description

The Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups program seeks a Migrant Education Recruiter to join the team. This person will communicate with families and district staff in Jackson and Josephine Counties. This person will have a workspace at the SOESD office in Phoenix. This person also works in the community when meeting with families of community partners.

The primary role of this position is to identify and recruit students for the SOESD Title IC Migrant Education Program and to inform families of services available to them in order to support academic success for students and nurture communication and understanding between families and school staff. This person travels in the community to meet potentially eligible students and their families at their homes, schools, or places of work. The person in this role must understand and be able to apply the technical program eligibility requirements and submit certificates of eligibility to the state database. Regularly scheduled required meetings and training are held to support the work. This person works closely with other SOESD Title IC Migrant Education staff to collaborate on shared projects and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations. This person also attends Title IC Migrant Education parent meetings in schools and provides short presentations as requested. After initial training, study, and support, this person must successfully pass the federal Migrant Education recruiter assessment and complete other requirements within 5 months of employment to continue in the position.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Recruiter II

POSITION GOAL:

To identify and recruit migrant students and to inform families of Title IC-Migrant Education services and of resources within the school and community in order to overcome barriers to the migrant students' educational success.

Essential Functions

• Work under the direction of SOESD Title IC Migrant Education Program staff to maintain and update lists of potentially migrant students.
• Interview, at a minimum, an average of one potentially migrant family per workday to determine eligibility for Title IC-Migrant Education services.
• Complete Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) for qualified families accurately as measured by error and defect rates defined and recorded in the SOESD COE Quality Review meetings.
• Participate in regular SOESD COE Quality Review meetings.
• Inform qualified families of available Title IC-Migrant Education services.
• Work with Title IC Migrant Education Program staff to identify community agencies and organizations that provide supportive services that are available to families and provide that information to families as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records of activities and contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Prerequisites

• High school diploma and any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
• Bi-literate in Spanish/English (Bicultural preferred).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with migrant families.
• Ability to attend required training out of the local area.
• Ability to learn and adhere to the laws related to Title IC-Migrant Recruiting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to obtain "Certification to Identify and Recruit Migrant Students" within the first five months of employment.
• Valid Oregon driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with reasonable accommodations.

Any equivalent combination of experience, certification and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.

LOCATION: In person-

SOESD District Office 5465 S. Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, OR 97535

LENGTH OF POSITION:

1.0 FTE / 258 Calendar Year (year round position)

SALARY:

Southern Oregon ESD Classified Salary Schedule: $17.97/hr. - $21.50/hr. for the 2026-2027 school year.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE And Over)

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2185.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided for qualified employees.

Health Insurance

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

Physical Requirements:

• Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs/Day
• Sit: 1-4 Hrs/Day
• Drive: 4-6 Hrs/Day
• Bending: Occasionally
• Squat: Limited
• Climb Stairs: Occasionally
• Single Grasping: Frequently
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot Controls: Occasionally
• Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Limited
• Lifting (25-50 lbs): Not At All
• Lifting (50-75 lbs): Not At All
• Lifting (75-100 lbs): Not At All

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.