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Chester County Intermediate Unit is Hiring a Coordinator of Program Activities/ Program Specialist - Migrant Education Chester County Near Downingtown, PA
JobID: 2580
Position Type: Migrant Education
Date Posted: 12/21/2022
Location: ESC
Closing Date: 01/09/2023 At the present time, a vacancy for a full-time Program Coordinator of Program Activities/ Program Specialist exists for the Migrant Education Program within the Student Services Division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position will serve as a Coordinator of Program Activities and a Program Specialist in Chester County, PA and is responsible for coordinating programmatic and student-related management activities. Additionally, the position is responsible for recruitment, student support, and parent involvement activities. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in elementary, secondary, early childhood or special education or related fields required.
Experience working with bilingual/bicultural students.
Experience with curriculum development preferred.
Documented ability to develop new educational programs preferred.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate all after-school, Saturday, and summer programs for the Regional Migrant Education Program.
Coordinate activities with the Philadelphia School District and other agencies and service providers that benefit regional migrant students.
Ensure development and completion of Needs Assessment forms and student evaluations as required by State regulation
Coordinate activities of Students Support Specialists, Recruiters, Parent Coordinator, Instructional Assistants and Student Aides in the Regional Migrant Education Program
Facilitate the involvement of parents in the education of their children through translation/Interpretation, information, training and referrals.
Supervisor a team of program specialists in Chester County
Carry a caseload as a half-time Program Specialist and accomplish the following tasks:
Recruitment
Coordinate with schools, area agencies and local businesses to identify new students who have moved into the area
Visit homes of potentially eligible families to conduct recruitment interviews
Enroll eligible students in the Migrant Education Program using the National Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and complete all documentation following PDE MEP guidelines using appropriate technology
Student Support
Design, develop, and Implement in-home, after-school, Saturday, summer and extended-day supplemental educational programs for eligible migrant students in collaboration with school districts, social services and community agencies
Collect all PDE MEP mandated data and complete all required reports accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner
Interpret and utilize student data to design targeted instruction for MEP students
Parent Involvement
Facilitate school enrollment and the involvement of parents in the education of their children through participating in local school activities including school visitations, parent conferences and PTO/PTA meetings
Network with schools, agencies, and local community resources to plan and implement services that address parent needs such as translation/interpretation, information dissemination, trainings, meetings and referrals
Organize and support local Parent Advisory Council committee as per PA Migrant Education Program Service Delivery Plan
All other job responsibilities as assigned by the Program Supervisor
2022-2023 Salary: $60,113 - $75,142 annually Project, Band 14 260 days per year RS Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.