SOESD Migrant Identification and Recruitment

Southern Oregon Education Service District

Job Location:

Medford, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Focal Student Groups - Classified/Migrant Identification & Recruitment

Date Posted:
4/21/2026

Location:
Medford Office

Closing Date:
Open until filled

The Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups Department seeks a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist with a diverse set of skills and a desire to support finding and identifying Migrant families in order to offer services that lead to high student achievement. This person will work from the SOESD office in Medford during regular work hours. The office is scheduled to be relocated to Phoenix mid-way through the 2025-2026 school year once the new building is completed.

The Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist assistswith the compliance of Migrant state and federal identification requirements performing a variety of clerical roles including the completion of technical legal documents such as the Certificate of Eligibility maintaining files and spreadsheets sharing data with partner school districts in Jackson and Josephine Counties accurate and timely data entry regarding services provided to students and families and building relationships with local agricultural employers to assist in identifying families who may qualify for the program. They will also work directly with other department staff on a daily basis to support timely communication within the department and with partner systems such as school districts and the Oregon Migrant Education Service Center (OMESC). They attend virtual monthly data specialist meetings led by Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist must be organized self-motivated and able to consistently keep detailed records and submit regular reports.

If you have a passion for supporting programs to provide quality services for children and families can effectively build positive relationships while delivering a high level of service and are self-directed while working as an essential part of a team we encourage you to apply for this position!

About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley and Klamath County. The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon home to legendary snow-skiing white-water rafting kayaking hiking fishing as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries the Britt Music Festivals the Ashland Independent Film Festival and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Klamath Falls offers a unique blend of affordability outdoor recreation and community making it an appealing option for those seeking a rural lifestyle. Klamath County is proudly the home of Crater Lake National Park. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year outdoor sports are unlimited for all ages and all seasons.

For more information on living in the Rogue Valley please see:

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Migrant Education Identification and Recruiting

POSITION GOAL: Provide regional quality control and oversight of the Migrant Education identification and recruitment (ID&R) process; provide technical assistance to regional ID&R staff; coordinate regional Migrant Education data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish and maintain a Quality Control System for migrant student eligibility.
2. Provide oversight for all ID&R legal documentation (Certificates of Eligibility or COEs) generated by regional ID&R staff (Jackson Josephine and Klamath County Migrant Recruiters and Home School Consultants).
3. Provide training and updates related to the Federal Title 1C Non-Regulatory Guidance as it relates to identification and recruitment records transfer and all Title 1C eligibility definitions to regional ID&R staff.
4. Maintain and update documentation to support the implementation of a local quality control system.
5. Maintain COE documentation files.
6. Act as liaison for migrant student information data exchange with regional districts.
7. Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with SOESD and regional district staff.
8. Act as regional Oregon Migrant Student Information System (OMSIS) Specialist.
9. Create and implement the local ID&R Action Plan which is included in the Title 1C grant application and participate in annual evaluation and revision of ID&R Action Plan.
10. Survey local agricultural employers on migrant activities crops and seasons as well as develop and maintain communication with employers.
11. Filter district data to provide eligibility leads to ID&R staff.
12. Provide oversight for other federal program data coordination.
13. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations (see reverse).
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. High school diploma and any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
2. Advanced use of software applications with proficiency in multiple database systems.
3. Knowledge of state and federal migrant education programs.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. Familiarity with Hispanic culture and community.
6. Bilingual Spanish/English (Bicultural preferred).
7. Valid Oregon Drivers License.

Any equivalent combination of experience certification and training/education deemed by the district which provides the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.

LOCATION:In person at the SOESD Medford Office: 101 North Grape Street Medford OR 97501
LENGTH OFPOSITION:1.0 FTE / 258 Calendar Year (year-round position)
SALARY:Per Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement:$19.96/hr to $23.90/hr for the 2025-2026 school year.
IMMEDIATESUPERVISOR:Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits(For .50 FTE and Over):

Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2114.00 per month (family coverage)for health dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
10 paid holidays plus additional paid days off.
Agenerous sick vacation and discretionary (personal)leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

OEBB MODA
Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts medical day-care expenses
Optional Coverage for Additional Life AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
403(b)
Mercy Flights Membership

Physical Requirements
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Migrant Education Recruitment and Identification.

1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs/Day
2. Sit: 6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: Limited
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Occasionally
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Limited
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs): Limited
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs:) Not At All
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs): Not At All

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws including ORS Ch. 659 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Position Type:Focal Student Groups - Classified/Migrant Identification & RecruitmentDate Posted:4/21/2026Location:Medford Office Closing Date: Open until filledThe Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups Department seeks a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist with a diverse s...