Migrant Advocate

Danville Independent School District•Danville, KY

About The Position

Assist the Migrant Coordinator in identifying and servicing the migrant population district-wide. Ability to identify migrant and immigrant students and families and to coordinate the delivery of educational, health and social services. Apply and explain federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education Attend recruiter meetings and other training sessions sponsored by the State and Regional Offices for the Department of Education. Abide by standard procedures and practices contained in the State Identification and Recruitment Handbook and other directives issued by the State Department of Education. Identify eligible migrant students residing within the boundaries of the assigned school district. 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 the assigned clerk. Work under the supervision of an assigned director Communicate between home and school, continually striving to maintain positive communication. Assist with the recruitment of parents for membership in the Parent Advisory Council and with related Provide or facilitate supportive services to migrant children or to their families as necessary; enable migrant children to receive a sound education. Perform related duties as

Requirements

Federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education
Correct oral and written usage of
Oral and written communication
Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and
Read, write, translate, and interpret
Prepare and deliver oral
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain routine
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
Proficiency in English and Spanish (or willingness to learn) for translation and interpretation
Handle sensitive information in a confidential
Work independently and make decisions with minimum
Proficiency in English and Spanish (or willingness to learn) for translation and interpretation.
High School Diploma
Must meet paraprofessional requirements
Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State law
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Proven ability to work effectively with students
Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual language skills highly preferred
Previous experience working with migrant community preferred

Responsibilities

Identify migrant and immigrant students and families and to coordinate the delivery of educational, health and social services.
Apply and explain federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education
Attend recruiter meetings and other training sessions sponsored by the State and Regional Offices for the Department of Education.
Abide by standard procedures and practices contained in the State Identification and Recruitment Handbook and other directives issued by the State Department of Education.
Identify eligible migrant students residing within the boundaries of the assigned school district.
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 the assigned clerk.
Work under the supervision of an assigned director
Communicate between home and school, continually striving to maintain positive communication.
Assist with the recruitment of parents for membership in the Parent Advisory Council and with related
Provide or facilitate supportive services to migrant children or to their families as necessary; enable migrant children to receive a sound education.
Perform related duties as