Migrant Tutor/Recruiter

CLASS TITLE: Migrant Tutor/Recruiter

REPORTS TO: District Migrant Coordinator and Migrant Advocate

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direction of the Migrant Advocate and District Migrant Coordinator, the Migrant Tutor will support instruction to individual students in a home or a classroom setting. All programs, both classroom and home based, will focus on preparing students to successfully meet state academic standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Ability to recruit and identify migrant and immigrant students and families and to coordinate the delivery of educational services.

Assist migrant students in the development of their academic skills.

Assist students in meeting academic content standards for their grade level.

Provide instructional tutoring in the home of the students identified if necessary.

Organize and maintain schedule of student and parent contacts.

Communicate with the students’ classroom teachers to identify their academic needs.

Communicate with parents and teachers regarding students’ academic progress.

Attend training on how to enhance the development of the academic skills of migrant students.

Attend all Migrant in-services and meetings as required.

Maintain records and submit reports in an accurate and timely manner.

Be a resource for the migrant students regarding other learning opportunities.

Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times towards migrant children, parents, staff, and community members.

Provide a safe, stable environment conducive to the development of the children’s concept of self and positive attitudes towards learning.

Exercise supervision and care over all furniture, books, supplies, and equipment entrusted to his/her care.

Maintain confidentiality regarding information concerning children and families.

Operate a motor vehicle.

Be able to make or assist with presentations to the public.

Conduct student assessments.

Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Federal regulations pertaining to the migrant education program.

Correct oral and written usage of English.

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 Spanish.

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.

Plan, organize and establish priorities related to assignment.

Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

64 college hours or higher.

Bi-lingual language skills are highly preferred.

Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Proven ability to work effectively with students.

Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

185-day flexible calendar. Salary determined by the adopted classified salary schedule of the Nicholas County Board of Education. Some evening/weekend work required for recruiting purposes.