Migrant Recruiter

AREA: STUDENT SERVICES Summary Class Code: 7886 

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE:  MIGRANT RECRUITER

BASIC FUNCTION:

Identify, recruit and enroll eligible migrant students residing in the assigned District; maintain communication between migrant families and the schools.

240 day Contract

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Apply and explain federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education program.
• Attend recruiter meetings and other training sessions sponsored by the State Department of Education.
• Abide by standard procedures and practices contained in the State Identification and Recruitment Handbook and other directives issued by the State Department of Education.
• Identify eligible migrant students residing within the boundaries of the assigned school District.
• Complete Certificate of Eligibility and Health Data Entry Forms; obtain a parent signature for documentation of eligibility for eligible students; submit completed and signed Certificates of Eligibility and Health Data Entry forms to the assigned clerk.
• Work under the supervision of an assigned director; assist school principals, teachers, secretaries and nurses in maintaining related records.
• Communicate between home and school, continually striving to maintain positive communication.
• Assist an assigned administrator with the recruitment of parents for membership in the Parent Advisory Council and with related activities.
• Provide or facilitate supportive services to migrant children or to their families as necessary; enable migrant children to receive a sound education.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education program.
• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience working with multi-cultural clientele.