Migrant Student & Family Support Specialist - Spanish Bilingual Required

Job Description:

Migrant Student & Family Support Specialist - Spanish Bilingual Required

Description

Under the general supervision of the Migrant Education Coordinator, the Migrant Student & Family Support Specialist serves as a direct resource for migrant students and migrant parents of the Madera Unified School District to achieve and maintain standards of excellence in curricular areas so that each student receives the greatest supplemental academic and personal benefit from their learning experience. Incumbents of this class focus on improving student outcomes by providing age-appropriate personal support that enables students, parents, and staff to make sound decisions about academic, educational, college, vocational, and personal problems, opportunities, needs, and conflicts. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with supplemental resources targeted to the specific needs of an identified population which in turn directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Advises and assists students, either individually or in small groups, on use of career exploration resources such as computerized career exploration applications, information, planning, and assessment systems.
• Advises and orients students on requirements for high school graduation and academic requirements for application to college and university-level education systems, including orienting students to computer aided support with course research, evaluation of transfer requirements, and trade school or college and career placement.
• Assists in direct services to migrant students for site based advising on secondary requirements for graduation and academic requirements for the university.
• Assists students with research of potential occupations including but not limited to identifying the training and schooling requirements, special skills, and abilities, long term career growth opportunities, and aptitudes most positively contributing to success.
• Attends meetings and professional development as required.
• Chaperon educational field trips provided by the Migrant Education Program (MEP).
• Collaborates with middle school/secondary counseling and teaching personnel to ensure that enrollment of migrant students in academic courses in preparation for meeting the requirements for admittance into the university/state university systems.
• Confers with classroom teachers on the needs, assignment, and progress of migrant students on a regular basis.
• Creates and directs services through supplemental instruction to students regarding cultural awareness and self-pride
• Makes home visits as needed.
• May arrange for and provide transportation for parents and students on an as-needed basis to meet objectives of the program.
• May work flexible schedules including evening and weekends to contact parents and students and/or to participate in community resource events.
• Monitors and support credit recovery services to high school students.
• Prepares reports containing narrative and statistical information about student access, participation, and success for internal program assessment and to comply with state mandates.
• Provide direct services of social emotional development strategies to students and parents.
• Provide direct services to increase student engagement by incorporating activities into services that build migratory students' self-pride.
• Provide direct services to students with a focus in cultural awareness.
• Provides advisory assistance and referral services relating to applications for admission, scholarships, and financial aid for students who are preparing to transfer to colleges or technical/trade schools.
• Provides direct assistance during the Migrant Parent Advisory Council (MPAC).
• Provides direct services in individual mentoring for students identified as at risk or performing below grade level by facilitating supplemental services in academic advising, college and career services, English Language Arts and Mathematics services.
• Provides direct services to elementary/junior high/secondary migrant students and District counseling and teaching personnel to ensure that migrant students are enrolled and completing relevant college entrance requirements (often referred to by the California Department of Education as the A-G college entrance requirements).
• Provides direct services to students through case management services to migratory students at risk of not graduating high school.
• Provides direct supplemental instruction in English Language Arts and Mathematics to K-12 students.
• Provides individual and small group tutoring to K-12 migrant students as prescribed by the State Service Delivery Plan (SSDP) of Migrant Education Program. (MEP).
• Provides individual and small group tutoring to migrant students in K-12 as prescribed by classroom teachers to enable migrant students to succeed in academic core curriculum.
• Provides parent training on the impact of parent involvement on student achievement, resources and/or parent orientation on the services offered by the Migrant Education Program (MEP).
• Provides workshops to increase awareness of readiness skills including the importance of, and strategies for, developing primary language skills
• Reviews periodically students' transcripts, grades, current academic status in enrolled courses and attendance; coordinates with students, teachers, and counselors to target assistance to deficient areas for mastery of the basic skills necessary to pass the competency and proficiency examinations.
• Sets up and implements activities for students such as, but not limited to, college campus visits, tours of business and industry environments, and career fairs as well as outreach to employers for purpose of job shadowing and internships.
• Supports and provides services within Family Engagement workshops per the guidelines of the State Service Delivering Plan (SSDP) of the Migrant Education Program (MEP).
• Supports the implementation of Federal, State, Regional and District Guidelines for the Migrant Education Program (MEP).
• Works with school counselors and their resources so students can conduct career assessments. Refers students to counselors, assessment and orientation sessions, and other support services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  
  (At time of application)
  
  Knowledge of:
  • Effective counseling techniques
  • School and district procedures and policies related to students' learning, behavior, and welfare
  • Laws pertaining to minors
  • Vocational and college requirements
  • District and school curriculum
  • Standardize testing procedures and interpretation
  • Master schedule development and maintenance
  • Graduation requirements, career paths and preparation
  • Career education programs, entry-to-journey-level occupations, assessment and self-discovery inventories, and higher education application process, scholarships, and matriculation
  • Skills and Abilities to:
  • Counsel students, parents, and staff
  • Maintain records as required
  • Remain calm while resolving conflicts with diverse participants under stress
  • Provide fair, equitable treatment of all students, parents, and staff
  • Contribute to the successful fulfillment of the District's Mission and Vision
  • Work cooperatively with others
  • Conduct responsibilities of the position based on information and instructions provided in English, Spanish, and other indigenous language as needed
  • Utilize conflict resolution methodology
  • Learn and appropriately apply district policies and procedures and other regulations related to the position.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality about students, school, staff, and district activities
  • Manage time and other resources to meet the needs of all assigned students
  • Learn and apply current technology to assigned duties
  • Read, write, and speak Spanish/English bilingually
• RESPONSIBILITY: Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to affect the organization's services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree with a major in child development, teaching, psychology, counseling, social services, behavioral science, or any other related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, work experience, and certifications that demonstrate possession of the

requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above to successfully perform the functions and duties of the position may be substituted.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One year of work experience working with students in any of the following capacities: teaching, counseling, tutoring, and/or educational-related professional internship.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current California Driver's License to travel within the District to provide program services and meet with families as needed.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score including a test for sufficient proficiency in the primary language (Spanish) spoken by the population served
• After offer of employment, obtain:
• Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)

SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Salary Range: 34

Work Calendar: 261 Days

*Materials Required:*

1. Completed application

2. Resume

3. Copy of Bachelor's degree with a major in child development, teaching, psychology, counseling, social services, behavioral science, or any other related field from an accredited college or university (only copies of official transcripts or a copy of the degree are acceptable).

4. Photocopy of valid California Driver's License to travel within the District to provide program services and meet with families as needed.

*PC RULES 5.2.1.2 -5.2.1.2 - In-house employees will have first consideration for the position. If sufficient candidates are not available to complete the three ranks, the Personnel Commission will move to include outside candidates.

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a Spanish Bilingual Skills examination (Pass/Fail). Those achieving a passing score on the Spanish Bilingual Skills Test will be invited to the competency examination (100% weight). Those candidates achieving a passing overall score of 70% out of 100% on the examination will be placed on the Eligibility List. The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the certified date. The top three (3) ranks will be forwarded to the Hiring Authority for final interview and selection. This Eligibility list will be used to fill future Migrant Student & Family Support Specialist openings.



INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

SPANISH BILINGUAL SKILLS EXAMINATION (Pass/Fail): August 6, 2026

COMPETENCY EXAMINATION: August 18, 2026

PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded, but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The examination process/examination date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Specialist, Roxane Tornero at (559) 675-4500 Ext 295 or email [email protected].

ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:

Prince Marshall

Assistant Superintendent of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Salary:

57858 - 75982 Yearly