Migrant Outreach Specialist/Programming

Migrant Education Program Outreach Specialist/Programming: Part-time permanent position

Job Description

Salary: Grade 64

Reports to: Federal Programs Director

Supervises: With Migrant Education Program (MEP) Coordinator, seasonal tutors

Job Summary: With MEP Coordinator, develops and maintains programming, After school and summer tutoring, extensive summer programming, family events, AIM club, and Christmas angel; serves as a liaison between the school, family, and community; assists program in administration and delivery of academic services for migrant students and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of three years' experience in education, social services, or other area working specifically with migrant and seasonal agricultural workers or post-secondary degree with one year of experience.
2. Bilingual spoken and written English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
3. Good communication skills and ability to relate to a variety of people in multiple situations - office, school personnel, students, and/or parents, etc.
4. Flexibility in schedule and approach to work assignments.
5. Comfortable working independently to deliver educational services in schools or migrant housing locations throughout Buncombe County.
6. Possess own transportation and hold a valid North Carolina Driver's license and auto insurance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement student programming: a. Support 11th-12th graders in graduating high school through mentoring and tutoring. Assistance with college applications, scholarships, and tours. b. Focus on AIM Club: Encourage leadership through community service, share cultural experiences, and promote higher education. c. Organize summer camps, retreats, and field trips for in-school students and OSY.
2. Follow NC MEP policies and procedures: Obtain and maintain account in MSIX (Migrant Student Information Exchange, national MEP database) database. Attend Regional and Statewide MEP meetings.
3. Maintain appropriate records of program development and delivery. Complete paperwork to document services, education assessments, and evaluation forms.
4. Serve as an advocate for migrant students and their families within the school system and with other agencies (e.g., Head Start, DSS).
5. Maintain secure and confidential environment (files, oral and written communication, and data).
6. Complete other duties that may be assigned by the MEP Coordinator or Federal Programs Director. KNOWLEDGE:
7. Knowledge of community resources - especially academic and post-secondary related (e.g. college enrollment, trade and internship programs, scholarships, etc.)
8. Knowledge of office procedures and operation of office equipment and programs, including Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, PowerSchool, and MSIX. Familiarity with computer, printer, scanner and fax machines.

SKILLS:

1. Coordination skills to facilitate services among a variety of providers.
2. Leadership skills to motivate students and parents.
3. Problem-solving skills
4. Organization and planning skills to maintain and track student data in an accurate and timely manner. Attention to detail.
5. Ability to work closely with others as part of a team. Work independently and cooperatively. WORKING CONDITIONS:
6. Job is performed in a variety of environments including office, schools, homes, and other locations throughout the community at a variety of hours. Position assigned a cell phone to facilitate communication with office staff and families.
7. Schedule is irregular at times, and flexibility is necessary. Some afternoon and evening work required, 2-3 weekends over the year.
8. Some physical work required, including lifting and carrying of books and other materials to home and school sites. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months, permanent, part-time

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

BENEFITS: Annual leave and sick time accrual; local salary supplement.