EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND SALARY: 15 hours per week. Year round employment. Schedule to be
discussed during the hiring process. Flexible hours with majority of hours between Monday and Friday.
Job Description: The Title IC Liaison will be responsible for providing year round supplementary
services, such as, but not limited to, interpretation, tutoring and other services as assigned by Migrant
Education Coordinator, to middle school and high school students, who are eligible for Title I C.
Students to be served also include youth who are not currently engaged in a formal school setting (OSY-Out of School Youth), but who are 21 or under, and have not graduated High School.
This position requires travel within the community, and requires working in varied locations, including
homes, schools, community sites, and others.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Education: Associate’s degree, and/or studies in the fields of education, social work, social
sciences field.
B. Bilingual: Spanish/English. Fluency in oral and written Spanish.
C. Experience working with children and families
D. Travel: Must be able to travel using a personal vehicle, possess a valid Nebraska State Driver’s
License and automobile insurance.
E. Preferred Requirements:
- Prior experience in a school setting in a PK-12 institution.
- Currently working towards a teaching degree, social sciences degree.
Essential Job Functions:
A. Maintain consistent contact with Migrant Education Coordinator, school personnel and families
to communicate student needs and progress.
B. Assist in the educational needs of migrant students in the area(s) of school readiness,
reading/writing/mathematics, and/or graduation and services to out of school youth.
C. Supplement and reinforce instruction according to students’ academic needs as directed by
Migrant Education Coordinator, teachers, and/or school counselors.
D. Maintain and report accurate records, data, and demographics on students in a timely and
efficient manner.
E. Complete weekly logs, schedule, mileage records, and timesheets.
F. Attend all required professional development trainings and meetings to ensure effective
teaching practices as directed by Migrant Education Coordinator.
G. Have knowledge of State and Federal migrant program policies and procedures.
H. Provide support services, including but not limited to: tutoring, referrals, guidance in study skills,
and interpretation.
I. Promote professional attire, good ethics and courtesy among students, families, co-workers and
other migrant education staff.
Skills:
A. Ability to maintain confidentiality
B. Skills in effective oral and written communication
C. Skills in organization, problem solving and conflict management
D. Ability to organize time, prioritize multiple tasks and have flexibility in scheduling to meet the
needs of students and families.
E. Ability to work well with others
F. Ability to deal with stress and time pressures
G. Proficient in basic technology applications
Working Conditions:
A. Inside/Outside: Both
B. Climatic Environment: Air conditioned/heated buildings: all weather extremes
C. Hazards:
Other Responsibilities:
Duties as assigned by Migrant Education Coordinator.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Nebraska Equal Education Opportunity Act.
Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or been excluded from participation in any district education program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, may grieve such matters using the adopted grievance procedures of the Kearney Public School District. Such procedure shall provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging acts of discrimination. This position is subject to a veterans' preference.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504, Title VI
or the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act may be directed to the
Director of Human Resources, 320 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE, 68845-5345, (308) 698-8011.
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