Temporary Bilingual Home School Liaison

RG9•The Dalles, OR

14d•$20 - $27

About The Position

This position performs the duties through contacts with migratory families to provide information and to identify and recruit children who qualify for the Migrant Education Program. They also assist migrant families in understanding the expectations and benefits of educational experiences for their children.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two years satisfactory experience in Migrant Education or English as a Second Language.
Proven experience in working with migrant school children, school staffs, and migrant parents.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
First Aide Card
Successfully pass district background screening
Provides professional skills in e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet applications for the purpose of relaying information to appropriate parties.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when acquiring new tasks and learning new skills.
Knowledge of department specific program areas including policies and procedures.
Collaborates with department director/coworkers to design and produce program specific documents.
Makes independent decisions within limits of agency policies and procedures in the absence of a supervisor.
Performs work with accuracy, thoroughness and dependability.
Demonstrates understanding of job requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to learn and perform under changes in work or working conditions.
Good record keeping skills.
Knowledge of student supervision, organization and learning abilities; basic math, reading and language skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or college coursework preferred.
Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English preferred.
Proven experience and in-service training in topics related to second language learning and migrant children preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes resources and referrals to identify potential migratory families, makes contacts, determines eligibility and completes Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) for children who qualify.
Communicates with Data Entry person to coordinate input flow of COEs in a timely and accurate manner.
Keeps accurate and complete records of recruiting activities on Recruiting Log.
Provides information and referrals to migratory families regarding Migrant Education Program benefits, including Student Accident Insurance and other community and agency services available to assist with social, shelter, food, transportation and health needs.
Processes and maintains files for claims made for migratory children under Migrant Student Accident Insurance.
Assists migrant families in understanding school expectations and the benefits of educational experiences for their children.
Assists in the coordination of services for which migrant children qualify in the district in which they reside, including: Early Intervention, Title I, ELL, health and welfare services, counseling and special education.
Composes and communicates oral and written notices to parents concerning program activities, calendars, and other information of interest.
Maintains individual progress and permanent records for students, as required by the Migrant Education Program.
Assists with parent education component and in planning parent meetings.