Migrant/Multilingual Student Advocate (Bilingual Required) @Moses Lake High School

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

4d•$7 - $8•Onsite

About The Position

The advocate will coordinate and facilitate the academic and support needs of multilingual and migrant students with school counselor(s) to successfully transition migrant students to the next grade level, complete high school, and promote the transition to postsecondary education or employment. This position will have a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of students and families in an alternative educational setting. The position is 32.5 to 37.5 hours per week and those hours can be met with varying daily hours depending on need.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have earned 72 college-level credits from an accredited institution of higher education, have a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
Experience in an educational or community advocacy-related field.
Experience working with at-risk migrant/multilingual students and families.
Knowledge of secondary school programs and state and local graduation requirements.
Written and verbal communication skills in English and primary language of target population (e.g., Spanish).
Knowledge of basic computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience working semi-independently and in collaborative teams.
Human relations, time management, and personal organizational skills.
Flexible work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and psychological factors influencing migrant/multilingual students.
Experience working with secondary school aged migrant/multilingual students in an educational setting.
Knowledge of school and community resources available to migrant/multilingual students and families, including technical education, career awareness, and postsecondary education opportunities.

Responsibilities

Work with the district’s Migrant/Multilingual Education Federal Programs director, Open Doors Program and Digital Learning Center director and school staff to identify and establish program and student goals in alignment with the district’s local plan and the State Service Delivery Plan.
Provide supplemental language development support and services focused on meeting the unique needs of migrant/multilingual students.
Coordinate services with other resources migrant/multilingual students may be eligible and entitled to receive.
Work with the Migrant Records Clerk to identify out of school youth in order to reintegrate them in the Moses Lake School District.
Coordinate with school counselor(s), teachers, and other appropriate staff to develop a roster of migrant students most at-risk of not meeting state academic and achievement standards.
Identify the barriers including educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health related problems, or other factors that inhibit the ability of selected migrant students to meet state academic and achievement standards.
Work with school counselor(s) and selected students to develop student plans/goals that lead to a successful transition to the next grade level and postsecondary education or employment.
Coordinate access to services available through the school district and/or community to reduce and/or eliminate identified barriers.
Coordinate access to services available through school district and/or community that strengthen communication, self-advocacy, and leadership skills.
Facilitate access to school counselor and teaching staff regarding academic needs, including class scheduling to ensure access to required courses for graduation and transition to postsecondary education or employment.
Facilitate understanding by student and family of district requirements toward graduation, including High School and Beyond Plan.
Provide integrated English Language Development where appropriate for Multilingual students.
Work with school counselor(s) to monitor attendance, discipline, credits/grades, and other social/academic issues that may impact the student’s ability to successfully transition to the next grade level, graduate, or pursue postsecondary opportunities or employment.
Conduct home visits in coordination with counselor, teacher, or other administrator to strengthen home-school connection and student engagement.
Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen skills in working with at-risk migrant/multilingual students including motivational techniques and reporting requirements.