Migrant Service Provider Lead [Starts at $28.00/hr plus benefits]
Company: Omaha Public Schools
Location: Omaha
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Location: English Learner Program, Teacher and Administrative
Center Reports To: Coordinator of English Learner Education and
Migrant Teacher Leader/Trainer Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 12-month
/ Hourly Non-exempt, Work hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm with two days
to be adjusted to 10:30am to 7:00pm depending upon the needs of
migrant students and their families. Salary Schedule: This is a
non-negotiated full-time position. Compensation and benefits are
administered consistent with District policy. Salary schedule 91C.
Position Purpose: The Migrant Service Provider Lead position
provides Migrant Education Program (MEP) sponsored supplemental
instructional services and support services focused on early
literacy and graduation outcomes for out of school youth. This
person will work with MEP Service Providers, students, parents,
schools, central office and the community to ensure the federal
Title 1C Migrant Education Program goals are met. This individual
works closely with the Coordinator and Migrant Teacher
Leader/Trainer to ensure quality services are provided and provides
guidance and support to other Migrant Service Providers to meet
program outcomes, especially early literacy and high school
graduation. While the position provides an office at the English
Learner Education Office, this individual will spend the majority
of time in a home visit based instructional model. Some services
may take place at schools or other community sites as needed.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Provides and coordinates early childhood and family literacy
instruction to Migrant children aged three to five who are not
enrolled in school, and their families. Instruction is primarily
home based with some site-based instruction as needed.
- Writes lesson plans and delivers lessons that develop early
literacy skills and parent engagement in alignment with OPS early
literacy and family engagement focus.
- Works with Migrant youth ages 16 to 21 who are out of school
without having graduated, to reengage them in high school, enroll
them in alternate educational programs, and facilitate removal of
identified barriers to their continuing education.
- Identifies, develops and utilizes programming that re-engages
students in school and promotes college and career readiness and
high school graduation.
- Creates learning plans for Migrant Out of School Youth to
identify their learning goals and provides and coordinates
instruction using appropriately selected lessons from prescribed
curriculum to work toward these goals. Instruction is primarily
home based with some site-based instruction as needed.
- Provides ongoing training to Service Providers and new migrant
staff in coordination with the Migrant Teacher Leader/Trainer.
- Assists with the communication of student attendance concerns
and refers families to resources to improve attendance.
- Keeps accurate data and documentation on Migrant student
services at assigned schools and monitors the data of other Service
Providers.
- Tracks and records progress of students by administering pre
and post tests.
- Sets up an efficient schedule and keeps an accurate daily
calendar.
- Makes home visits to provide support and/or instructional
services.
- Provides ongoing training to Service Providers and new migrant
staff in coordination with the Migrant Teacher Leader/Trainer.
- Supports and facilitates all parent involvement activities
sponsored by the Migrant Education Program and support EL Program
and/or assigned schools activities (e.g., parent events, youth
leadership, recruiting events, after school programming).
- Attends Migrant Education Program professional development 2-3
times annually (travel required). Additional Duties Performs other
related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office
administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Equipment: This
position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such
as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always
comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use. Travel: Local
travel is required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
- Must be able to respond in a timely manner.
- Must have organization, time management, communication, and
interpersonal skills.
- Work in school building and central office environments.
- Work in home and site-based environments.Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers
and vendors.
- Will be working with a diverse population, including various
language groups, requiring the ability to communicate effectively
with different languages and cultures.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and
maintain a positive attitude with all customers and
colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers
in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive
customer service.Employee Punctuality and Appearance
- For schools and district departments to operate effectively,
employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all
scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee
has received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from
the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a
manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and
is appropriate for their position.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Two (2) years college coursework, 48 semester/72 quarter hours
or successful completion of the Para Professional Assessment Test
required.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Ability to train and support staff in working effectively with
migrant students and families.
- Fluently bilingual in English and another language either
Spanish or Karen.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Willingness to learn and train others about the Migrant
Education Program and measurable program outcomes.
- Exhibit skills pertinent to positive human relations and the
ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, central
office staff, students, parents, administrators, and the
community.
- Ability to work flexible hours that may include evenings and
weekends according to the need of clients.
- Must have a valid drivers license and own transportation as
he/she will work in different OPS settings and in the
community.Terms of EmploymentThis position is treated as a
full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your
employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating
employment in a Nebraska Public School and Board of Education
policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time.
If your position is represented by a collective bargaining
representative, then your employment will also be governed by a
negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining
representative. The offer of employment is contingent upon:
- Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses,
certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g.,
Paraprofessionals obtaining Highly Qualified status, etc.), as
identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and
requirements for your position throughout employment.
- A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is
acceptable for the position.
- Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work
in the United States.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if
required for position offered).
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required
for position offered).Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age,
genetic information, gender identity, gender expression,
citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or
economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth
groups. The following individual has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for
the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
68131. ) The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing
access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs,
activities, education and employment for individuals with
disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the
application process please contact the Human Resources Department
at .
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