What are the responsibilities and job description for the Migrant Student Engagement Coordinator position at North Central ESD?
General Description
This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff as the Migrant Student Engagement Coordinator for 29 School Districts within our NCESD region. This position is based in Wenatchee, Washington.
The Migrant Student Engagement Coordinator supports migrant student access across the ESD 171 region by leading student engagement, leadership development, and graduation readiness initiatives. This position provides training, coaching, and technical assistance to Migrant Student Advocates (MSA) and Migrant Graduation Specialists (MGS) to strengthen services and support systems for migratory students and families.
The coordinator collaborates with OSPI, school districts, community organizations, and regional partners to expand leadership opportunities, support implementation of High School & Beyond Plans (HSBP), and promote college, career, and postsecondary readiness. The role emphasizes culturally responsive practices, family engagement, and systems development to improve educational outcomes for migratory students.
Qualifications
**Required: **
Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve objectives
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with multiple projects and schedules, deal with frequent interruptions, and work as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
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This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff as the Migrant Student Engagement Coordinator for 29 School Districts within our NCESD region. This position is based in Wenatchee, Washington.
The Migrant Student Engagement Coordinator supports migrant student access across the ESD 171 region by leading student engagement, leadership development, and graduation readiness initiatives. This position provides training, coaching, and technical assistance to Migrant Student Advocates (MSA) and Migrant Graduation Specialists (MGS) to strengthen services and support systems for migratory students and families.
The coordinator collaborates with OSPI, school districts, community organizations, and regional partners to expand leadership opportunities, support implementation of High School & Beyond Plans (HSBP), and promote college, career, and postsecondary readiness. The role emphasizes culturally responsive practices, family engagement, and systems development to improve educational outcomes for migratory students.
Qualifications
**Required: **
- Bachelor's degree or a minimum of five years' recent experience working with migrant families in a related field, of which 3 years must be in the planning and delivery of in-service training
- Must be bilingual/biliterate (English and Spanish)
- 3-5 years of current successful experience in a K-12 environment
- Valid Washington State Driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and willingness to travel
- 3-5 years of current experience in education or a related field
- Valid Teaching Certificate
- Bicultural, with experience serving students in rural or remote districts and migrant programs
Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve objectives
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with multiple projects and schedules, deal with frequent interruptions, and work as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
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