The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Continuous Improvement and support, Division of School, and Program Improvement, has opening for a Migrant Advocate/Recruiter position, located in the Southern Region.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Purpose: The migrant advocate/recruiter is responsible for providing migrant program services to eligible students and families by supporting their academic, personal, and social-emotional needs. The migrant advocate/recruiter monitors the student's progress and provides tutoring as needed. This position also helps recruit eligible children from birth to twenty-one years of age for the program and acts as a liaison between the school and the migrant community.
The Migrant Advocate/Recruiter:
Meets and maintains contact with the child's classroom teacher to determine academic proficiency levels and how the migrant program can assist the child in achieving academic goals.
Regularly meets with the child to ensure they are performing well academically and are adjusting to teachers, peers, and school.
Actively identifies and recruits eligible migrant children residing in the school district, including surveying the area, conducting periodic surveys of students, and establishing communications networks.
Maintains daily logs, including mileage and time of all activities such as home visits, transporting families, field reports, and statistical information to make entries to the migrant database (web app) for future evaluation.
Completes the Certificate of Eligibility (COE), obtains appropriate signatures from parents/guardians, and submits the completed COE to the assigned staff.
Provides direct services for migrant students according to the state Service Delivery Plan (SDP), especially those identified as Priority for Service (PFS) per the migratory definition.
Makes home visits to migrant families to:
Communicate available school services and programs, area social services, health services including mental health resources, clothing and other needs that might have an impact on the child's success in school.
Assess the home environment, determine the needs of any other children who live there, and seek the involvement of parents/guardians in their child's education through modeling, coaching, and placement of appropriate educational training.
Monitors student attendance and grades and reports problems involving migrant students, such as suspensions and withdrawals.
Maintains complete records and compiles and maintains required data.
Collaborates with business agencies, growers, crew leaders and other public agencies to inform them of the migrant program and ensure that all migrant students and resources are identified.
Organizes and plans parent involvement activities, summer school/ intersession programs and other academic activities.
Assists Out of School Youth (OSY) by referring them to EL (English Learner) programs, GED (General Educational Diploma) programs and other educational programs/services or providing them direct services as noted on the OSY Profile
Provides follow-up for OSY until they have moved or are no longer eligible for migrant services.
Participates in appropriate professional development and training opportunities to enhance existing skills and learn new skills for the job. Attends all required training and meetings arranged by the Regional/ State Migrant Coordinators, including any state-mandated training or professional development.
Complies with all district and region routines and regulations and maintains current knowledge of program rules, requirements, and restrictions.
Understands all federal regulations pertaining to the Migrant Education Program.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Experience and bilingualism may substitute for postsecondary degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING OR SKILLS:
Certified teacher preferred.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and preferably in Spanish also.
Knowledge of basic computer software.
Willingness to work flexible hours and irregular flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and summers.
Experience working with migrant youth and high mobility/at-risk population.
Knowledge of various local social service agencies.
Must possess a valid Kentucky state driver's license and personal transportation.
Travel throughout the district or region (Mileage for advocacy and recruiting is reimbursed at the state rate).
Possess a thorough knowledge of the Southern Region geographic area.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment will be given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
NOTE: This position is eligible for consideration for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
NOTE: This position will be filled through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send resume, and letter of interest directly to: Kathryn McCrystal, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Phone: 502-564-3716; Email: kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.gov Applications are not kept on file and must be resubmitted.
For further information concerning the application process, e-mail Kathryn McCrystal at: kathryn.mccrystal@education.ky.gov
This position will remain open until filled.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer