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"The Southern Oregon ESD Migrant Education Department seeks a bilingual and biliterate Parent Involvement Specialist with a diverse set of skills and a desire to help parents understand the school system, build their leadership skills, and design after-school and summer school programs for their students in collaboration with local school districts. Candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English, as many services to parents are conducted in Spanish, while most communication with school district personnel and within the SOESD is conducted in English. This person will work from the SOESD District Office in Klamath Falls during the day but will flex hours during the week to accommodate evening or weekend parent events. 
Parent Involvement Specialists must advocate for educational equity and nurture a positive and respectful dialogue between students, parents, and school staff. They must be proactive in getting to know the communities they serve and identifying and meeting needs within the sphere of their work. They must be organized, self-motivated, and able to consistently keep detailed records and submit regular reports.
If you have a passion for supporting programs to provide quality services for children and families, can effectively build relationships while delivering a high level of service, and are self-directed while working as an essential part of a team, we encourage you to apply for this position!"
 

About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Klamath Falls offers a unique blend of affordability, outdoor recreation, and community, making it an appealing option for those seeking a rural lifestyle. Klamath County is proudly the home of Crater Lake National Park. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, outdoor sports are unlimited for all ages and all seasons.

Migrant Parental Involvement Specialist
Position Goals: 

1. To support districts and parents in coordinating Migrant Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) activities.
2. To coordinate migrant parental involvement and education activities that support high student achievement.
3. To ensure communication between parents, schools, and districts about migrant programs and activities.
4. To assist with compliance regarding migrant state and/or federal parental involvement requirements;
5. To provide information on services available to eligible students and families; conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures; and referring families to other agencies as may be required.
6. To provide leadership and training for migrant parent.

Essential Functions:

1. Contact parents (e.g. phone calls, home visits, etc.) for the purpose of communicating the meaning of the Migrant program and the need for parent involvement in program.
2. Coordinates both district and regional Migrant PAC meetings (e.g. contacting parents, phone calls, fliers, room reservations, arranging for childcare, ordering food, etc.) for the purpose of encouraging parental support and involvement in the program.
3. Informs parents and students of school rules (e.g. sick leave, absentees, suspension, etc.) for the purpose of providing better communications and/or direction.
4. Maintains a variety of records and materials (e.g. number of PAC meetings, attendance, meeting minutes) for the purpose of providing required information and/or documentation.
5. Participates in workshops, meetings, seminars, community teams, etc. for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information related to migrant program.
6. Coordinates workshops for parents, including trips to conferences.
7. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.
8. Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
9. Perform physical requirement unaided or with assistance of reasonable accommodations (see reverse).
10. Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.

 
Minimum Prerequisites:

1. Bachelor's degree in a field pertinent to youth development.
2. Experience, which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability, required to perform the job.
3. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
4. Valid Oregon Driver's license.

 
Demonstrated Abilities

1. Demonstrated competence and involvement working with the Latino community.
2. Strong communication skills.
3. Ability to word-process and operate standard office equipment
4. Ability to deliver effective training
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
6. Ability to work independently with students, parents, employers, and educators
7. Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse backgrounds.

 
Any equivalent combination of experience, certification and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.

LOCATION: In person at: SOESD Klamath Falls Office
LENGTH OF POSITION: 0.3 FTE / 220 days (academic year)
PAY RANGE: Per the Classified Hourly Compensation Schedule, $23.54/hour - $28.19/hour for the 2026-2027 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):  

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2185.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.  

Health Insurance:  

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax  

Options:  

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership  

The Southern Oregon Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Migrant Parental Involvement Specialist:

l. Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs/Day
2. Sit: 1-4 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: 4-6 Hrs/Day 
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Limited 
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Occasionally
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Limited
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs): Not At All
14. Lifting ( 50-75 lbs): Not At All
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs): Not At All
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.