Temporary Bilingual Migrant Recruiter- Migrant Program (Up to 3 positions)

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 is seeking to hire up to three Temporary Bilingual Migrant Recruiters for their Migrant Program. This is a temporary position through August 31st, 2026. The role involves identifying and recruiting eligible migrant children and families, providing them with information about the Migrant Education Program and school services, and referring them to necessary support services. The recruiter will also maintain records, attend training, and participate in program activities and meetings. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an AA degree, previous home visitor experience, a valid Washington State Driver's License, and prior computer experience. Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish) skills are required, along with dependable transportation and proof of auto insurance. The role involves working flexible hours to accommodate parents' availability and maintaining positive relationships with program families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required.
AA Degree, required.
Previous home visitor experience, required.
Valid Washington State Deiver's License, required.
Prior computer experience: word processing, excel, data bases, required.
Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), required.
Dependable transportation and proof of auto insurance, required.
Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality.
Able to work flexible hours which coincide with the hours parents are available.
Ability to provide workshop/training sessions for parents.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively/positive attitude with students, staff, parents and the community.
Willingness to work with students and parents of students whose attendance negatively impacts performance.
Willingness to work collaboratively with all building staff and participate in daily/weekly team meetings.
Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons
Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness.
Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record.
Ability to work independently and with initiative.
Ability to maintain accurate records of position duties.
Knowledge of, and good rapport with migrant community.
Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms, use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Maintain detailed and accurate records.
Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.
Passing score on district administered bilingual test.

Nice To Haves

BA Degree, preferred but not required.
Prior job-related experience preferred but not required.
Experience working in a K-12 setting preferred but not required.
Knowledge of library control systems.

Responsibilities

Actively identify and recruit all eligible migrant children residing in the school district/community from 0 through 21 years of age.
Survey the area on a regular basis to confirm the location and presence of migrant workers and their families.
Develop an identification & recruitment network with organizations and agencies that provide services to migrant workers and their families.
Complete a Certificate of Eligibility according to state/federal guidelines for each eligible migrant family immediately upon arriving to the school district/community (this includes in-school and out-of-school students)
Annually revalidate all families’ most recent move information.
Share with migrant parents and students’ information regarding the Migrant Education Program, as well as all school services/programs available to them. This includes instructional programs, MSIS, physical exams, alternative educational programs, and options for Out of School Youth, preschool programs, adult basic education programs, GED programs, post-secondary opportunities, etc.
Refer migrant families to appropriate, health, social or legal services to meet the needs of the migrant student's successful participation in school.
Prepare documentation such as a recruiter log, which reflects all recruitment time and activities.
Attend all required training sessions provided for the recruiter by the Migrant Education Program.
Actively participate as a Migrant Education Program team member; attending weekly meetings, parent sessions, and conference as identified in the migrant grant.
Coordinate access to services available through the school district and/or community that strengthen community
Conduct home visits in coordination with Migrant Graduation Specialist, building staff, and other appropriate staff to strengthen home-school connection and student engagement
Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen skills in working with at-risk migrant students including motivational techniques and reporting requirements
Actively participate with Migrant Education Parent Advisory Council to develop the program focus and monitor implementation of the Migrant Education Service delivery plan
Survey families to gather input and details on educational needs and wants to be shared with Migrant Education Program
Schedule and carry out regular home visits to connect, form, and maintain positive relationships with program families during school year and intersessions
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Works directly with families to identify and remove barriers to their student’s educational experience
Work with Migrant Graduation Specialists, building staff, and other appropriate staff at school to develop student plans/goals that lead to 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 the school district and/or community that strengthen communication, self-advocacy, and leadership skills.
Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
Maintain inventory of office supplies to ensure availability of required items.
Distribute documents and materials to appropriate staff, students and/or parents.
Answer phones including support for other departments, taking messages, responding to voicemails and/or forwarding calls.
Perform other duties to assist in the daily activities for the building and administrator(s).
Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.