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The Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups Department seeks a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist with a diverse set of skills and a desire to support finding and identifying Migrant families in order to offer services that lead to high student achievement. This person will work from the SOESD District Office in Phoenix during regular work hours. 
The Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist assists with the compliance of Migrant state and federal identification requirements, performing a variety of clerical roles, including the completion of technical legal documents such as the Certificate of Eligibility, maintaining files and spreadsheets, sharing data with partner school districts in Jackson and Josephine Counties, accurate and timely data entry regarding services provided to students and families, and building relationships with local agricultural employers to assist in identifying families who may qualify for the program. They will also work directly with other department staff on a daily basis to support timely communication within the department and with partner systems such as school districts and the Oregon Migrant Education Service Center (OMESC). They attend virtual monthly data specialist meetings led by OMESC. The Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist 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 positive 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 has locations in the Rogue Valley and Klamath County. The Rogue Valley is 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 Education Identification and Recruiting
POSITION GOAL: Provide regional quality control and oversight of the Migrant Education identification and recruitment (ID&R) process; provide technical assistance to regional ID&R staff; coordinate regional Migrant Education data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish and maintain a Quality Control System for migrant student eligibility.
2. Provide oversight for all ID&R legal documentation (Certificates of Eligibility or COE's) generated by regional ID&R staff (Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath County Migrant Recruiters and Home School Consultants).
3. Provide training and updates related to the Federal Title 1C Non-Regulatory Guidance as it relates to identification and recruitment, records transfer, and all Title 1C eligibility definitions to regional ID&R staff.         
4. Maintain and update documentation to support the implementation of a local quality control system.
5. Maintain COE documentation files.
6. Act as liaison for migrant student information data exchange with regional districts.
7. Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with SOESD and regional district staff.
8. Act as regional Oregon Migrant Student Information System (OMSIS) Specialist.
9. Create and implement the local ID&R Action Plan, which is included in the Title 1C grant application, and participate in annual evaluation and revision of ID&R Action Plan.
10. Survey local agricultural employers on migrant activities, crops, and seasons as well as develop and maintain communication with employers.
11. Filter district data to provide eligibility leads to ID&R staff.
12. Provide oversight for other federal program data coordination.
13. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations (see reverse).
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. High school diploma and any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
2. Advanced use of software applications with proficiency in multiple database systems. 
3. Knowledge of state and federal migrant education programs.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. Familiarity with Hispanic culture and community.
6. Bilingual Spanish/English (Bicultural preferred).
7. Valid Oregon Driver's License.

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 the SOESD Medford Office: 101 North Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
LENGTH OF POSITION: 1.0 FTE / 258 Calendar Year (year-round position)
SALARY: Per Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement: $20.56/hr to $24.61/hr 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 an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 10 paid holidays, plus additional paid days off.
• 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  

Physical Requirements
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Migrant Education Recruitment and Identification.
1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs/Day
2. Sit:  6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: Limited
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
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):  Limited 
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.