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Position title: Educational Advocate

Reports to: Migrant Education Program Director

Department: Migrant Education Program

Position Number: A6C018

FTE: 1.0

Date: September 19, 2022

Position Summary: The Educational Advocate will assist the Senior Educational Advocate in

coordinating regional programming for the Southwest Migrant Educational Program. This will

include the interdisciplinary Migrant-STEAM Academy, SMYLI, Civic and other activities. The

Educational Advocate will serve as a liaison to increase academic achievement of migrant

students. The Educational Advocate will collaborate with applicable educational agencies to

deliver services to Migrant parents and children birth -21. This position will provide advocacy

and support to migrant families, with efforts focused in student academic success and

communication. The Advocate will facilitate communication between the school staff, migrant

students and their parents/guardians regarding local, regional and state opportunities available

to support students with graduation.

Qualifications: This position requires a professional with strong organization and

interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with others.

1. Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years equivalent experience working with migrant youth

completing graduation requirements and post-secondary goals.

2. Strong bilingual language skills; both written and oral communication in Spanish and English

is required.

3. Experience working with Migrant, homeless and ELL families.

4. Demonstrate competency in working with students from diverse cultures.

5. Proficient knowledge of computers, software, and internet.

6. Experience in program development, implementation & evaluation.

7. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate diverse groups of people.

8. Knowledge of best instructional practices for ELL students

9. Team player with strong interpersonal skills

10. Experience collaborating with community agencies and coordinating resources related to

health and social services and Local Education Agencies.

11. Detailed organizational skills required. Ability to meet deadlines, maintain records, complete

required reports, and maintain confidentiality.

12. Able to build a flexible schedule that includes working with families in the evenings and on

weekends (as needed).

13. Valid Driver’s license is a condition of continued employment. (complete mandated ASU

van/vehicle training)

14. Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively,

and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to

use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that

might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive

resolution when the situation requires.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

1. Collaborate with essential partners; (teachers, ASU faculty, SEA program leaders) to assist

in the coordination of Migrant- STEAM Academy, SMYLI, Civic and other MEP activities.

This will include organization, promotion and delivering above programs successfully.

2. Deliver Services to migrant parents and children ages birth -21 that includes advocating

for academic success and aiding in spoken and written communication.

3. Programs, services and activities are planned, developed, implemented and evaluated to

ensure they meet stated objectives.

4. Reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation are completed regularly

5. Frequent communication with State Education Agency (SEA) other MEP Region

representatives and SEA to plan, develop and implement the SMYLI, Migrant-STEM

Academy and Civics activities

6. Frequent communication with districts to develop, implement and evaluate instructional

support to improve migrant student achievement.

7. Coordinate with other educational programs, and agencies to deliver coordinated, high

quality services.

8. Submit all data shared between regions and schools through a secure server.

9. Maintain regularly scheduled communication with the Senior Educational Advocate and

other MEP staff.

10. Create a monthly newsletter to highlight SWRMEP activities.

11. Serve as a liaison between the MEP, ASU, schools, students, parents, and community to

advocate for migrant families.

12. Assist in the design, implement, and evaluate trainings for diverse audience such as

migrant parents, school personnel, MEP staff and community.

13. Assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when

possible.

14. Assist to ensure students are on track with their high school credits, attending classes,

and meeting their ICAP goals. Schedule meetings with the students and counselors as

needed to discuss student’s educational needs.

15. Collaborate with recruiters and MEP staff to support all MEP activities, as well as

identification and recruitment as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:
1. Prepare written reports and record data neat and accurately

2. Meet all deadlines

3. Fulfill daily responsibilities while working toward reaching long term objectives

4. Organize and assist in facilitating MEP special events

5. Other duties as assigned

COMPENSATION/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits are determined by the Migrant Director on an annually. The individual employee's

notice of assignment or contract will stipulate the salary, number of contracted days (245), applicable

benefits and position assignment of the employee.

How to Apply

Completed applications must include the following:
1. Letter of application describing interest in and qualifications for the position

2. Current Resume

3. Names and contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail addresses) of three (3)

professional references who can address your qualifications for this position.

Please email all application materials to:
Esmeralda Martinez

Director of Migrant Education

Adams State University

etmartinez@dams.edu

Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2022 and will continue until the position is

filled.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be

directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant

Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual

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