Migrant Education Program Supervisor Migrant Education

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Job Summary:

The Migrant Supervisor is a 12-month district-level position within Specialized Student Services responsible for the day-to-day planning and implementation of the Title I Part C Migrant Education Program. The Migrant Supervisor leads and supervises program staff and coordinates identification and recruitment student and family services parent engagement and program data. The position serves as a liaison among migratory students and families schools community organizations and district and state partners to reduce barriers and support student success. The Migrant Supervisor works collaboratively with Specialized Student Services leadership to ensure program activities align with federal and state requirements identified student needs and district goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements Migrant Education Program activities and services in collaboration with the Director of Student Programs and Services ensuring alignment with the approved Title I Part C grant and program requirements.
• Monitors program expenditures and coordinates purchases and services in accordance with the approved Title I Part C budget and applicable requirements.
• Supervises supports and evaluates assigned Migrant Education Program staff in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Assigns and monitors staff responsibilities workloads schedules and program activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of services.
• Leads identification and recruitment efforts to identify potentially eligible migratory children and families in accordance with federal and state Migrant Education Program requirements including community outreach and coordination with schools agricultural employers local businesses and community organizations.
• Works closely with migratory children their families and school-related personnel (teachers counselors nurses principals) to identify academic needs options and appropriate supports.
• Coordinates supplemental instructional programs and support services based on identified student needs including materials supplies transportation and other allowable program services.
• Coordinates parent and family engagement outreach training resources and local and statewide Parent Advisory Council activities to support meaningful family participation in students education.
• Serves as a liaison between federal state and district agencies ensuring effective communication and program alignment.
• Develops and implements streamlined processes to enhance efficiency reduce redundancy and improve service delivery.
• Designs and delivers professional learning for assigned staff and colleagues.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations.
• Integrates relevant technological tools and advancements to support staff and improve outcomes.
• Collaborates with administrators and staff to identify and implement improvements in operations and service effectiveness.
• Leads or participates in special projects and assignments as directed by district leadership.
• Facilitates development and alignment of the departments vision and mission with district strategic priorities.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with stakeholders emphasizing high-quality customer service.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement using data-informed decision-making practices.
• Prioritizes and supports effective recruitment development and retention of staff.
• Applies change management strategies to lead and sustain department or district initiatives.
• Initiates plans and manages innovative programs or events that align with district and departmental goals.
• Monitors and ensures timely completion of projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrates accountability for student-centered outcomes and alignment with the goals of Mesa Public Schools.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Three years of experience in education community services family engagement social services federal programs or a related field.
• Experience leading staff coordinating teams providing training or serving in another leadership capacity.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students families or communities.
• Experience maintaining program records confidential information compliance documentation or related data.

PreferredQualifications:

• Bachelors degree in education social work or related field
• Experience working with the Migrant Education Program (Title I Part C)
• Experience supervising leading or developing staff.
• Experience managing or supporting federal or state grant programs including budgets compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Experience coordinating educational social service or community resources for students and families.
• Experience with Migrant Education Program identification and recruitment activities.
• Experience using student/program data systems (e.g. Synergy MSIX GME).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name served by strength and need and graduates ready for college career and community.
• Demonstrates effective in communication planning organization presentation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with other specialists and district departments to coordinate migrant services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of national state and district standards and trends concerning Migrant Education Program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant local state and federal laws policies and compliance requirements.
• Understands organizational development and strategic planning principles.
• Keep current with emerging technology tools applicable to the role.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism integrity and discretion.
• Applies change management frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Designs and facilitates professional learning and staff development.
• Uses data to inform decision-making and drive performance outcomes.
• Applies effective communication and stakeholder engagement across various audiences.
• Ability to lead collaborative processes with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Fosters a student-centered and service-oriented culture.
• Demonstrates adaptability and openness to innovation and change.
• Has a strong interpersonal presence and leadership influence.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting with controlled temperature and lighting.
• Frequent travel between district locations schools community centers migrant camps or homes to meet with students families and staff.
• May include occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate the needs of families attend meetings or host events.
• Frequent walking standing and sitting for extended periods during meetings school visits and community events.
• Ability to stand for long periods frequently lift or move items up to 25 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Experience:

Manager