Migrant Recruiter

Amarillo ISD•Amarillo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Migrant Recruiter is responsible for identifying and enrolling eligible children of migratory agricultural workers into the Migrant Education Program. This role involves active outreach within the school district, conducting home visits, providing information about available programs, and supporting students' learning needs. The position also requires accurate data collection, reporting, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
Fluent in Spanish and English
Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with staff, parents, students and community
Ability to conduct home visits and communicate effectively with parents and children
Understand and follow procedures and policies
Ability to work with diverse community populations
Knowledge of various local social service agencies
Standard office equipment including personal computer
Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse; occasional reaching
Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 50 pounds)
May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent interruptions; Must maintain professional demeanor under stress; Must have problem solving skills.
Access to transportation during work hours for frequent district-wide travel

Nice To Haves

Two years of study at an institution of higher learning or Associate’s degree
Two years of successful experience as an instructional assistant or prior experience in a migrant education program

Responsibilities

Actively identify and recruit eligible migrant children within the school district by establishing communication networks, conducting area surveys, reviewing family surveys, and following up with phone calls to assess eligibility for the Migrant Education program.
Conduct home visits, when needed and in coordination with a colleague, for the purpose of identifying and recruiting eligible migrant students including preschool age children.
Inform parents of available school and social service programs based on individual family needs.
Provide classroom support to students by assisting with their learning needs as necessary.
Participate in required recruitment training sessions and all other training related to the job responsibilities.
Determine and certify student eligibility for MEP participation in accordance with program guidelines.
Accurately complete and submit Certificates of Eligibility (COEs).
Collaborate with campus personnel by providing and requesting information as it pertains to the Identification & Recruitment of migrant students and families.
Collect and compile relevant data to prepare required federal, state, and local reports.
Support the maintenance of the NGS database by providing accurate and up to date information.
Identify opportunities for recruiting migrant families on campuses and within the community.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics
Perform other duties as assigned.