The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Continuous Improvement and support, Division of School, and Program Improvement, English Learners, Migrant and Neglected Students, has an opening for a Migrant Advocate position (Title I, Part C program), located in the Western Region.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Purpose:
The migrant advocate is responsible for implementing migrant program services to program participants by providing advocacy in academics, college and career transition readiness, school readiness, supporting the success of at-risk students and assisting with personal and social-emotional needs.
The migrant advocate monitors the student's progress and steps in and provides tutoring as needed.
Assists migrant parents with schoolwork to enhance their child's growth and development.
Provides parents with training to work with preschool students and helps parents help their children by using educational resources.
The Migrant Advocate:
Meets and maintains contact with the child's classroom teacher to determine academic proficiency levels and how the migrant program can assist the child in achieving.
Regularly meets with the child to ensure they are performing well academically and are adjusting to teachers, peers and school.
Provides direct services for migrant students according to the state Service Delivery Plan (SDP), especially those identified as Priority for Service (PFS) per the migratory definition.
Conducts the Migrant Preschool Screener and provides enriched preschool readiness lessons to students ages 3 through 5.
Refers migrant families to educational resources and mental health resources that might have an impact on the child's success in school, social services, health services, clothing and other needs.
Monitors student attendance and grades in Infinite Campus and reports problems involving migrant students, such as suspensions and withdrawals.
Maintains complete records that reflect student referrals, the number of times the student has been seen (contacts), a log of activities accurately documented in the web application and any other documents needed for audits and accountability.
Compiles and maintains data for completing a needs assessment of the program and for reports required by the Regional Migrant Clerk.
Facilitates effective communication between family and school to enhance academic success.
Provides information to a tutor or a school employee that may help design activities to benefit the child.
Organizes and plans parent involvement activities, summer school/ intersession programs and other academic activities.
Plans and implements program evaluations and the migrant program needs assessment.
Provides parents/guardians with information on the child's school/academic progress.
Ensures students and families gain access to schools and community resources, including community-based mentors.
Completes the Out of School Youth (OSY) profile form to determine appropriate services.
Assists OSY by referring them to English Learner (EL) programs, General Educational Diploma (GED) programs, and other educational programs/services or providing them direct services as noted on the OSY Profile
Makes home visits regularly to meet with the parents/guardians, assess the home environment, determine the needs of other children who may live there and seek the involvement of parents/guardians in their child's education through modeling, coaching and placement of appropriate educational training.
Participates in appropriate professional development and training opportunities to enhance existing skills and learn new skills for the job. Attend all training for recruiters and meetings arranged by the Regional/ State Migrant Coordinators, including any state-mandated training or professional development.
Provides follow-up for OSY until they have moved or are no longer eligible for migrant services.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING OR SKILLS:
Certified teacher preferred.
Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents of migrant students.
Knowledge of basic computer software.
Experience working semi-independently and in collaborative teams.
Thorough knowledge of the Western region geographic area.
Willingness to work flexible hours and irregular flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and summers.
Experience working with migrant youth and high mobility/at-risk population.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of various local social service agencies.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment will be given. In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
NOTE: This position is eligible for consideration for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.NOTE: This position will be filled through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send resume, and letter of interest directly to: Christy Ricketts, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Phone: 502-564-3716; Email: christy.ricketts@education.ky.gov
Applications are not kept on file and must be resubmitted.
This position will remain open until filled.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer