JOB SUMMARY:

Assist District staff in providing educational programs for migrant children to facilitate skill acquisition in academics, language, social, selfhelp, and motor areas. Maintain educational and attendance records, provide liaison services with parents, and provide for personal needs of the children served. Perform secretarial duties as needed to assist program coordinator and assist with recruitment of migrant students in Yamhill County.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of: Migrant program preferred; understanding of the experiences, working and living conditions, language and culture of the migrant society. Skilled in: basic computer programs (word processing and spreadsheets). Ability to:

maintain accurate records; work with a diverse population of students and parents; represent the program to the migrant students and parents; advocate for the student in the home and school settings. Requires fluency in Spanish and English and excellent communication skills. Willingness to work flexible hours. Commitment to attend all staff inservice meetings. Flexible and willing to do a variety of jobs to meet deadlines and complete all required training.

Experience:

Two Years experience as a migrant recruiter preferred.

Education: High School diploma or GED; prefer some college coursework.

Certification Required: Valid Oregon Driver's License and automobile insurance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Recruit families to migrant program.
2. Work with teachers, principals, students, and patrons to support student learning in the classroom.
3. Translate in oral and written communication district documents, letters, and instructional needs to parents, students, and patrons of the Newberg School District.
4. Provide interpreter services for staff, students and families.
5. Collect data to be recorded in migrant student profiles and Oregon Migrant Student Information System (OMSIS).
6. Maintain confidentiality about students and programs.
7. Collect and maintain all necessary student and program data as required by Migrant Education Student Service Center (MESC).
8. Work in partnership with ELL staff to enhance communication and maximize services to students and families.
9. Make periodic reports to the Director of Instruction, the Superindendent, and the Newberg School Board
10. Provide mediation, problem solving and conflict resolution to individuals and small groups when necessary.
11. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
12. Ability to work harmoniously with others.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Language Skills:

Ability to read English and Spanish and comprehend curriculum materials through grade 12. Ability to write clear and concise communications in English and Spanish.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed, but basic, written or oral instructions in English. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents and community.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and may be continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee may be required to sit at a desk and use a computer for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Works in a classroom environment in close proximity to students and other adults. May encounter students with emotional problems or hostile attitudes. May be required to use the telephone and operate a computer.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Summer School June 18, 2024 - August 1, 2024, not to exceed 120 hours.

CLASSIFICATION/LOCATION:

Classified, Temporary position at Edwards Elementary Campus.

Calendar/Benefits:

8 hours per day, June 18, 2024 - August 1, 2024, not to exceed 120 hours.

Salary Range 8 of the 2024-25 Classified Wage Schedule $18.47 - $23.49 per hour 

Newberg School District pays 6% PERS contribution, provides a generous insurance cap and long-term disability insurance. Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, and Employee Assistance Program through Uprise Behavioral Health also available to all staff. 

The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar. Positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made. Newberg Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Actively Seeks Minority Applicants The District complies with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Requirements. Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.