Administrative Program Specialist 2 - Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter

State of Washington•Yakima County - Multiple Locations, WA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter for the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program. This full-time permanent position is based in Yakima, Washington. This position is eligible for remote work. OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education. OSPI is committed to its employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program will have a regional position in southwest Washington to actively identify and recruit eligible fishing and migratory children. The position will also provide technical assistance and training support to local educational agency recruiters within the region and collaborate statewide on student recruitment activities. Staff will be located in the following county: Yakima.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree involving a major study in Ethnic Studies, Social Science, Social Work, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field.
OR Seven (7) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field.
Bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish.
Currently located or willing to locate to Yakima County
Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the state, including up to three times per month and for multiple days at a time, as required by this position
Must have a valid Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience working with migratory families.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to initiate and perform job duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Willing to maintain flexible working hours.
Criminal Fingerprint/background clearance; Washington State Patrol and FBI

Responsibilities

Identify and determine the eligibility of migratory children as outlined in federal regulations.
Identify and recruit children in non-migrant-funded local educational agencies.
Research non-migrant-funded districts and create a strategic recruitment plan.
Assist with quality control activities regarding program eligibility verification, such as randomly re-interviewing families to ensure quality assurance.
Develop and maintain a regional resource directory that may be used as a resource for migratory families as they migrate across the region.
Provide technical assistance and participate in training regarding eligibility and effective recruitment practices.
Participate in regional, state, and national professional development opportunities.