Migrant Education Student Support Specialist/Parent Involvement Specialist

Position Summary:
The Migrant Education Student Support Specialist/Parent Involvement Specialist is responsible for utilizing the resources of the home school and community to maximize the experience of schooling for eligible migrant students ages 3 through 21 in the attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent. They will also work with schools and service agencies to advocate and assist all students in developing selfconcepts educational competencies etc. to become responsible and productive members of the society. This is a grant funded position.

Position Salary/Benefits:

Salary: $42500 (not negotiable)

260 Day position

PTO: 20 vacation days 13 sick days 5 personal days 2 Mental Health days annually

Medical benefits are available your first date of employment with a monthly premium share of only $75

Requires a minimum contribution of 8% by the employee to the PSERS retirement system

Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalency
Must hold a valid drivers license in the individuals state of residence

Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual highly desired Spanish or Creole preferred
Bachelors degree in education or related field
PA Instructional Certificate
Experience with accessing regional support services
13 years of previous experience as a teacher or caseworker or other experience involving the direct services to children and young adults
Working knowledge of the Migrant Education Program and services

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Maintain a working knowledge of guidelines regulations and procedures relevant to the Migrant Education Program
Develop and maintain an understanding of educational initiatives developmentallyappropriate programs government and social services parental involvement activities etc. which are available for migrant students and multicultural awareness issues as appropriate
Provide instructional support and intervention for students through their schools homes and appropriate service agencies
Maintain a positive working relationship with appropriate stakeholders funding agents and IU5 staff
Act as an advocate for the Migrant Education Program and migrant students by explaining the components of the program to parents schools government social service agencies and other appropriate community agencies
Maintain all required and appropriate records and necessary documentation accurately
Encourage and track migrant children ages 3 through 21 relative to their successful experience with school regarding attendance class performance and gains in testing progress toward graduation or kindergarten readiness
Help plan conduct and evaluate the summer school program and summer in home program
Assess the accomplishments and progress of students on a regular basis provide reports as required and through collaboration refer issues and concerns to the appropriate agency(ies)
Maintain effective communication with and provide regular program updates to the Supervisor of School Improvement Services Federal and State Programs
Involve parents in an organized ongoing and timely way with the implementation of the Migrant Education Program through planning implementation and evaluation
Coordinate and plan with local Parent Advisory Council (PAC) officers a minimum of four parent meetings a year
Meet with the local Parent Advisory Council every other month
Attend state wide Parent Advisory Council meetings onetwo times per year
Maintain effective communications with other migrant education parent specialists and the migrant education central office through phone calls meetings and mailings
Interpret and translate (oral or written) for parents staff and school personnel as a supplemental service as needed
Maintain effective communications with and provide regular program updates to the Supervisor of SIS Federal and State Programs
Perform other duties as assigned

Performance Factors/Job Competencies:
Comply with all federal state and local laws and guidelines
Adapt to change
Collect document and report data accurately
Meet all program responsibilities
Communicate effectively
Build collaborative relationships

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. Incumbent must be able to both sit at a desk for extended periods of time as well as travel. This role routinely uses office equipment with a majority of the time utilizing computers to complete daily tasks. This position requires traveling within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and occasionally within the United States. Candidates are required to have a vehicle and valid drivers license to attend job related duties meetings seminars and trainings.

Physical Demands: (% of time)
Standing: Occasionally (<20%)
Sitting: Frequently (>80%)
Lifting: 020lbs. Occasionally (<20%); 2050 lbs. Occasionally (<20%); Over 50 lbs. Rarely
Travel: Often (3060%)
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (<20%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry: Often (3060%)

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority