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Job description
Migrant Educational Program Liaison
Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type: Full-time
Base Hourly: $19.89
Class/Calendar: B21, 12 months
Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay: Available annually
New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To serve as a liaison between migrant families and school and community resources; to identify and recruit migrant families to participate in educational programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Identifying and recruiting migrant families for the Migrant Educational Program
Make home visitations and maintain clear, well-organized and comprehensive logs and records regarding activities and time involved
Plan and coordinate parent meetings
Assist families by directing or scheduling social and medical appointments
Maintain open lines of communication with school and home; assist in problem solving
Represent families in disciplinary due process hearing or court cases as required
Submit certificate of eligibility and other reports as required
Maintain accurate records and data as needed for necessary reports; update student records in the MIS2000 system as necessary
Attend district or regional in-service to identify and recruit families for the Migrant Program
Knowledge of community resources/agencies
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
Experience in working with community agencies
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (Spanish) and Biliterate (Spanish)
Skills & Competencies:
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability to work evening meetings as required
Proven skill and experience in working with students, parents and employees
Above average evaluation or work record
Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
Good communication and interaction skills in dealing with students, parents and staff
Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth is desirable
Knowledge of Mesa Public Schools educational system
Competency in computer use to include word processing, database management and spreadsheets
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Works out of district offices and schools
Frequent interaction with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff.
Regular visits to homes, community centers, local events, and partner organizations
Might travel throughout the district or region to recruit families and engage stakeholders
Interacts with families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Lifting and carrying materials (e.g., brochures, event supplies) usually under 25 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Worksite address
mesa, AZ, 85123, US
Who can apply
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