Migrant Tutor/Recruiter presso Nicholas County Schools

CLASS TITLE: Migrant Tutor/Recruiter

REPORTS TO: District Migrant Coordinator and Migrant Advocate

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direction of the Migrant Advocate and District Migrant Coordinator, the Migrant Tutor will support instruction to individual students in a home or a classroom setting. All programs, both classroom and home based, will focus on preparing students to successfully meet state academic standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Ability to recruit and identify migrant and immigrant students and families and to coordinate the delivery of educational services.
• Assist migrant students in the development of their academic skills.
• Assist students in meeting academic content standards for their grade level.
• Provide instructional tutoring in the home of the students identified if necessary.
• Organize and maintain schedule of student and parent contacts.
• Communicate with the students’ classroom teachers to identify their academic needs.
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding students’ academic progress.
• Attend training on how to enhance the development of the academic skills of migrant students.
• Attend all Migrant in-services and meetings as required.
• Maintain records and submit reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Be a resource for the migrant students regarding other learning opportunities.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times towards migrant children, parents, staff, and community members.
• Provide a safe, stable environment conducive to the development of the children’s concept of self and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Exercise supervision and care over all furniture, books, supplies, and equipment entrusted to his/her care.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information concerning children and families.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Be able to make or assist with presentations to the public.
• Conduct student assessments.
• Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education program.
• Correct oral and written usage of English.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Read, write, translate, and interpret English and Spanish.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Plan, organize and establish priorities related to assignment.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 64 college hours or higher.
• Bi-lingual language skills are highly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

• 185-day flexible calendar. Salary determined by the adopted classified salary schedule of the Nicholas County Board of Education. Some evening/weekend work required for recruiting purposes.