Migrant Advocate
On-site · Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Migrant Advocate role in Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) performing duties to ensure migratory students receive opportunities to meet academic standards. Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating information for migrant children and families, daily communications with the Director of ESL/Migrant with end-of-day reports, collaboration with district principals and counselors, disseminating MEP information to eligible families, providing services to migrant students and families (e.g., Spanish literacy tutoring, PASS Program, credit accrual), conducting home visits, maintaining logs, facilitating resources, participating in MEP training, understanding federal guidelines related to eligibility and service provision, and maintaining confidential student information. Strong emphasis on bilingual (Spanish) communication, stakeholder collaboration, adherence to codes of conduct and district policies, and ability to work in a high-volume environment. Term: 261 days; Salary: Level 4 (classified salary schedule); Exempt status; Reports to: Director of ESL/Migrant.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Advanced Degree (Associate’s or Bachelors) Degree in Education preferred
- Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
- Experience work with Migrant, highly mobile population or with diverse population
- Strong ability to network, mobilize and create existing and potential resources for Migrant students and families
- Must be able to maintain positive interactions with parents and staff, and model the values and expectations of our district
- Must be able to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated skills in facilitating presentations, human relations and effective collaboration with District Leadership
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