What are the responsibilities and job description for the Migrant Program Coordinator - Migrant Center position at Pasco School District 1?
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
1215 WEST LEWIS ST
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700
OPEN TO QUALIFIED INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Open Date: July 21, 2026
Application Deadline/Close Date: July 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm
POSITION: Coordinator of Migrant Program
Exempt position (Grant funded)
LOCATION: Migrant Center/Booth Building
SCHEDULE: 260-day work year; 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday
SALARY: $86,602 - $102,856 (2025-2026 salary schedule) based on qualifications and experience
NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of successful experience in developing and providing services to culturally and ethnically diverse students and/or families in a school setting.
- Bilingual/biliterate Spanish/English
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships with staff, students, patrons, and community
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours
- Knowledge of, and ability to understand and implement, local policies and procedures, and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to customer service, collaboration, and identifying solutions to support positive student outcomes; Ability to think divergently.
- Proven record of working cooperatively with district administration and staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with strong proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to work with limited supervision, produce quality work product, and act in accordance with expectations of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
- Knowledge and/or experience in data analysis, various computer systems and applications
- Knowledge of Federal/State Grant Application processes
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Migrant Coordinator will oversee programs targeting migrant students and families. The Migrant Coordinator will work closely and regularly with his/her supervisor. He/she will guide migrant staff to implement programs that support migrant students.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating the district's Migrant Education Program to ensure equitable access and improved outcomes for eligible students.
- Manages the district's federal Migrant Education Program grant, including program planning, budgeting, compliance, reporting, and monitoring of state and federal requirements, in partnership with the Assistant Superintendent or designee.
- Supervises and supports all migrant staff to ensure high-quality program implementation.
- Plans and facilitates regular meetings with program staff in coordination with the supervisor to promote collaboration, professional learning, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborates with building administrators and district leaders to coordinate services, address student needs, and ensure alignment with district priorities.
- Builds and maintains strong partnerships with OSPI, Educational Service Districts, neighboring school districts, and community organizations to strengthen services and opportunities for migrant students and families.
- Coordinates parent and family engagement activities related to the Migrant Education Program and other assigned special programs.
- Monitors program documentation, including time-and-effort reporting, student records, and other required compliance measures.
- Interprets district goals, program objectives, and available services to students, families, staff, and community partners.
- Attends district, regional, and state meetings, trainings, and professional learning related to migrant education and special programs.
- Manages special projects and performs other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or designee.
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Student Supports or designee.
EVALUATION:
Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of all employees.
Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and
screened if the position remains unfilled.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Jen Johnson; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, jenjohnson@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.
Last Updated by Employee Services: August 2026
Salary : $86,602 - $102,856