SOESD - Migrant Identification and Recruitment

About the role

The Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups Department seeks a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist to support the identification and recruitment of Migrant families to offer services leading to high student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the compliance of Migrant state and federal identification requirements.
• Perform a variety of clerical roles, including the completion of technical legal documents such as the Certificate of Eligibility.
• Maintain files and spreadsheets, share data with partner school districts, and accurately and timely enter data regarding services provided to students and families.
• Build relationships with local agricultural employers to assist in identifying families who may qualify for the program.
• 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).
• Attend virtual monthly data specialist meetings led by OMESC.

Requirements

• 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.
• Advanced use of software applications with proficiency in multiple database systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal migrant education programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with Hispanic culture and community.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (Bicultural preferred).
• Valid Oregon Driver's License.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced use of software applications with proficiency in multiple database systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal migrant education programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with Hispanic culture and community.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (Bicultural preferred).
• Valid Oregon Driver's License.

Skills

• Organized and self-motivated.
• Able to consistently keep detailed records and submit regular reports.
• Possesses 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.
• Able to work independently while being an essential part of a team.

Benefits

• 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 MODAIncludes medical, dental, vision & prescription insuranceMonthly 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

Pay

$20.56/hr to $24.61/hr for the 2026-2027 school year.

Schedule

1.0 FTE / 258 Calendar Year (year-round position)

Location

In person at the SOESD Medford Office: 101 North Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501