Job Title: Migrant Advocate

Reports to:Site Administrator
Job Group:Instructional

 

FLSA:Exempt
Job Code:2038
Salary Schedule:INST

JOB GOAL

This employee is responsible for all facets of program implementation to include program participants, providing advocacy in the area of academic monitoring, career and vocational assistance and assisting with personal and social needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.

Planning:

  1. Identify and recruit migrant students and families.
  2. Identify program participants and secure parental permission for program participation.
  3. Identify student needs via student conferences, teacher conferences, reviewing cumulative records and report cards.
  4. Furnish referral forms to teachers and guidance counselors and coordinate referrals of migrant students for possible services.
  5. Identify potential tutors to be employed by the program.
  6. Assist school staff in obtaining information from previous schools through the migrant office files.
  7. Assist with the interpretation and updating of Certificate of Eligibilities as required.

Programming:

  1. Make complete arrangements for migrant tutorial sessions in cooperation with school administration.
  2. Provide follow-up for non-attending students by working with appropriate school staff members in counseling students who have dropped out to continue their education and or training.
  3. Periodically distribute a list of all eligible migrant students to administrators, guidance counselors and regular classroom teachers for referral purposes.
  4. As funds are available, initiate and coordinate the on-the-job training component of the program doing all that is necessary to ensure the competent operation of the program. This includes choosing students for the program, seeking employers collecting payroll information and evaluating students. (Secondary)

Monitoring and Reporting:

  1. Monitor student attendance and reports of problems involving migrant students such as suspensions and withdrawals. 
  2. Maintain complete records that reflect student referrals, student/parent/teacher contacts, and any other documents needed for audits and accountability.
  3. Monitor academic progress via student conferences, teacher conferences, reviewing cumulative records and report cards.
  4. Document student needs before tutorial services are provided.
  5. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with parents and school personnel.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Three years of experience in counseling, teaching, social work or social services related field.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

  • None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Selected from the target population.
  • Experience in community interaction activities.
  • Valid Florida Educator's Certificate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

  • General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, scanners, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Migrant Advocate;   EST: ;   REV: December 19, 2000;   Board Approved: December 19, 2000