Migrant Services Coordinator (215 Days)**

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

Summary:

The Migrant Services Coordinator works in collaboration with NWESD staff, OSPI, and local districts to support schools, migrant students, and their families through professional development, technical assistance, improving access to resources, and collaborative project development to increase migrant student achievement,  graduation rates, and engagement or reengagement.

Essential Functions:

Duties listed are intended to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. Employee(s) may not perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties not listed, but within the general scope of the position.

• Provides professional development to schools and districts to improve PreK-12 (and out-of-school) migrant student learning. Professional development topics may include the unique needs of migrant students, migrant data analysis, best instructional and engagement/reengagement practices for migrant students, evidence of student learning, adaptation of Reading, Writing, Science, Math, and Early Learning content lessons to meet the unique needs of migrant students, parent and student engagement, health, out of school youth, and other deliverables as outlined in the OSPI annual contract.
• Provides technical assistance to school administrators in selecting or designing/developing appropriate migrant supplemental services which are effective in meeting the unique needs of migrant students. Technical assistance topics may include migrant data analysis, migrant education program guidance, supplemental academic and non-academic services, parent engagement, and program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assists schools or districts in identifying ‘priority for service’ migrant students, developing a student caseload, developing ongoing training and support for Migrant Graduation Specialists and Migrant Student Advocates, and in developing supplemental service program plans for other migrant students or out of school youth with needs.
• Collaborates and works effectively as part of the larger NWESD Teaching and Learning team, providing guidance and expertise regarding activities and services that impact migrant students and their families, as well as educators who serve migrant students.
• Stays up to date with Washington’s educational reform efforts and current research in the area of teaching and learning, including Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, Washington English Language Proficiency Standards, High School and Beyond Plan, Graduation Requirements, Teacher and Principal Evaluation Protocol Criteria, and Smarter-Balanced Assessments.
• Works collaboratively with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Migrant Student Data and Recruitment office (MSDR), NWESD (and other ESDs) to carry out the State Service Delivery Plan Outcomes, including all deliverables as outlined in the ‘Scope of Work’ found in the annual NWESD Interlocal Agreement with OSPI.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards, as well as research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices which support effective instruction for migrant students.
• Knowledge of successful leadership skills in effective educational practices.
• Knowledge of first and second language acquisition.
• Knowledge of educational technology, and ability to use computer hardware and software programs and applications specific to the educational environment.
• Knowledge of professional development/training practices appropriate to an adult audience.
• Knowledge of Washington State’s English Language Proficiency Standards and the research-based instructional strategies and assessment methods necessary to increase migrant English language learner performance on those standards.
• Knowledge of WA State Migrant Service Delivery Plan, Title I. Part A and C laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of current large-scale and classroom-based reading assessments and strategies.
• Ability to use data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement model.
• Ability to work collaboratively at school, district, ESD or state level.
• Ability to perform skilled technical writing for a variety of purposes including print and electronic formats.
• Ability to develop and define effective workshops.
• Ability to locate research and evaluate information, understand statistical analysis, and have a working knowledge of copyright law.
• Ability to organize and follow through on multiple tasks, address concerns as they arise, meet deadlines, and plan to meet future needs and goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, school district staff and administrators, OSPI staff, other ESD staff, vendors, and the public to accomplish program objectives.
• Skill in utilizing effective sheltered instruction strategies with English learners in the classroom.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in education required in an Education, Human Services, or other related field; Master’s Degree in education preferred.  Experience working with migrant students and families or community services preferred. Bilingual/biliterate skills in English and Spanish preferred. Experience working within the PreK-12 environment preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment; however, travel is required (including some overnight travel) across western Washington region. Sitting and standing for extended periods of time may be required. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is eligible to telecommute per policy 5225.

Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment.  Routine travel may pose potential hazards including driving in inclement weather.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.