Migrant Advocate/Recruiter-1.0 FTE (multiple)
Migrant Advocate/Recruiter-1.0 FTE (multiple)
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JOB DESCRIPTIONMigrant Advocate/Recruiter
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.
Migrant Advocate/Recruiter
Job Class Code: 7887
Position Type: Hourly
Job Type: Classified
Pay Grade*: G 10
(*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)
Reports To: Superintendents Designee
Supervises: N/A
JOB SUMMARY
Identify recruit and enroll eligible migrant students residing in the Fayette County Public School District ages 3-22 years old that qualify for migrant services per the federal and state statutes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Explain federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education program; provide parent/guardian with a description of the Migrant Program and an explanation and purpose of the industrial survey.
- Abide by standard procedures and practices contained in the State Identification and Recruitment Handbook and other directives issued by the State Department of Education.
- Attend recruiter meetings and other training sessions sponsored by the District or by the State Department of Education.
- Identify eligible migrant students residing within the boundaries of the Fayette County Public Schools; work flexible hours to reach migrant population using discretion in determining when a migrant advocate should accompany you on a home visit.
- Complete Certificate of Eligibility and Health Data Entry Forms; obtain a parent signature for documentation of eligibility for eligible students; submit completed and signed Certificates of Eligibility and Health Data Entry forms to assigned staff.
- Work under the supervision of a Migrant Advocate; assist school principals teachers secretaries and nurses in maintaining related records.
- Communicate between home and school continually striving to maintain positive communication.
- Assist Migrant Advocate with the recruitment of parents for membership in the Parent Advisory Council and with related activities.
- Provide or facilitate supportive services to migrant children or to their families as necessary; enable migrant children to receive a sound education.
- Document maintain and keep a daily log to include mileage and time of all activities such as home visits assisting with PAC meetings transportation of parents/guardians or other activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Student Support as it relates to the Migrant Program.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular attendance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education program.
- Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Public speaking techniques.
- Laws rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
- Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
- Read write translate and interpret English and Spanish.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Plan and organize work.
- Maintain routine records and prepare reports.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
- Maintain current knowledge of program rules regulations requirements and restrictions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate; two years of college preferred;
- One year experience working with multi-cultural clientele; bilingual in English and Spanish
- languages.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Kentucky Drivers License.
Special Requirements:
This job requires flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
- Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull medium weights up to 50 pounds
Job Description Creation Date:
02/2001
Revision Dates:
07/2004
07/2011
07/2012
07/2024
04/2025
The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
