Temporary Migrant Recruiter/Parent Family Liaison at Bladen County Schools

Education, Training and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or completion of 48 semester hours in a college base program
• Ability to speak, read, and write clearly and concisely in English and Spanish
• Ability to translate, both orally and in writing, a variety of materials from English to Spanish to collaborate with school, agencies, and local agricultural employers to recruit and serve eligible children.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, data input, translation software, email, and spreadsheets
• Valid NC Driver’s License and personal transportation with current auto insurance and liability coverage
• Ability to work independently and to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, and weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in recruiting migrant students and families.
• Assists in serving as an advocate/liaison for migrant students, their families and schools.
• Assists in serving as an interpreter and with communication between school and Spanish speaking families.
• Assists Migrant Recruiter when completing necessary state and federal paperwork used in determining eligibility for the Migrant Education Program.
• Assists in conducting orientation for migrant families in school settings.
• Assists in conducting home visits involving migrant students. Record eligibility information for each eligible child on a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
• Work with out-of-school youth (OSY), complete OSY language screener.
• Coordinates with the Migrant Recruiter in assisting school personnel and migrant families to address migrant student needs.
• Adhere to county rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, write, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and skills that may be required of the employee assigned to this position. 

The Board will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of sex, including any form of sexual harassment as that term is defined under Title IX, in any program or activity of the school system.

The Local Board of Education will not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities on the basis of a disability.

Working hours for all employees not exempted under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including secretaries, cafeteria, janitorial and maintenance personnel, will conform to federal and state regulations.