Student Advocate- Migrant Education Program (MEP) @ West Valley School District

West Valley School District•Yakima, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The advocate will coordinate and facilitate the support and needs of migrant students with school counselors to successfully transition migrant students to the next grade level, complete high school, and promote the transition to postsecondary education or employment. The specialist will: Work with the district’s Migrant Education Program’s 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 support and services focused on meeting the unique needs of migrant students. Coordinate services with other resources migrant students may be eligible and entitled to receive. Support and engage families by connecting them with school and community resources, providing information and assistance related to student academic success, and strengthening family partnerships to support student achievement and well-being.

Requirements

Experience in education, community advocacy, or a related field, preferably working with at-risk migrant students and families.
Knowledge of secondary education programs and state/local graduation requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the primary language of the students and families served (e.g., Spanish).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school and community partners.
Strong interpersonal, time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze student data and provide targeted support.
Flexible work schedule to meet student and family needs.
Familiarity with MEP regulations, Priority for Service (PFS), and student mobility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Identify migrant students at risk of not meeting academic standards and determine barriers affecting their success.
Develop and monitor individualized academic, transition, and postsecondary goals with students, families, counselors, and school staff.
Connect students and families with school and community resources to address educational, social, cultural, language, health, and other barriers.
Support students in understanding graduation requirements, including the High School and Beyond Plan.
Monitor attendance, grades, credits, discipline, and other factors affecting student progress and successful transitions.
Conduct home visits and provide outreach to strengthen family-school relationships and student engagement.
Coordinate and support the PASS credit retrieval program, including student assistance, progress monitoring, documentation, and communication.
Plan and support family engagement activities that promote family participation in education and student success. (including PAC)
Maintain accurate student records in MSIS and ensure compliance with Migrant Education Program requirements and documentation.
Participate in program evaluation, data review, continuous improvement, and professional development related to supporting at-risk migrant students.