The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Continuous Improvement and support, Division of School, and Program Improvement, English Learners, Migrant and Neglected Students, has an opening for a Migrant Advocate position (Title I, Part C program), located in the Western Region.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Purpose: The migrant advocate is responsible for implementing migrant program services to program participants by providing advocacy in academics, college and career transition readiness, school readiness, supporting the success of at-risk students and assisting with personal and social-emotional needs. The migrant advocate monitors the student's progress and steps in and provide tutoring as needed. Assist migrant parents with schoolwork to enhance their child's growth and development. Provide parents with training to work with preschool students and help parents help their children by using educational resources.
The Migrant Advocate:
Meet and maintain contact with the child's classroom teacher to determine academic proficiency levels and how the migrant program can assist the child in achieving.
Regularly meet with the child to ensure they are performing well academically and are adjusting to teachers, peers, and school.
Provide 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.
Refer migrant families to educational resources and mental health resources that might have an impact on the child's success in school, social services, health services, clothing, and other needs.
Monitor student attendance and grades in Infinite Campus and report problems involving migrant students, such as suspensions and withdrawals.
Maintain complete records that reflect student referrals, the number of times the student has been seen (contacts), a log of activities accurately documented in the web application and any other documents needed for audits and accountability.
Compile and maintain data for completing a needs assessment of the program and for reports required by the Regional Migrant Clerk.
Facilitate effective communication between family and school to enhance academic success.
Provide information to a tutor or a school employee that may help design activities to benefit the child.
Organize and plan parent involvement activities, summer school/ intersession programs and other academic activities.
Plan and implement program evaluations and the migrant program needs assessment.
Provide parents/guardians with information on the child's school/academic progress.
Ensure students and families gain access to schools and community resources, including community-based mentors.
Complete the Out of School Youth (OSY) profile form to determine appropriate services.
Assist OSY by referring them to English Learner (EL) programs, General Educational Diploma (GED) programs, and other educational programs/services or providing them direct services as noted on the OSY Profile
Make home visits regularly to meet with the parents/guardians, assess the home environment, determine the needs of other children who may live there and seek the involvement of parents/guardians in their child's education through modeling, coaching and placement of appropriate educational training.
Participate in appropriate professional development and training opportunities to enhance existing skills and learn new skills for the job. Attend all training for recruiters and meetings arranged by the Regional/ State Migrant Coordinators, including any state-mandated training or professional development.
Provide follow-up for OSY until they have moved or are no longer eligible for migrant services.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING OR SKILLS:
Certified teacher preferred.
Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents of migrant students.
Knowledge of basic computer software.
Experience working semi-independently and in collaborative teams.
Thorough knowledge of the Western region geographic area.
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.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of various local social service agencies.
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.
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