JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Level:

High School Diploma required

Certification or Licensure:

None required

Experience Desired:

Associates Degree preferred

Experience working with children and families

Experience in home visitation

Employee Characteristics:

Cooperation

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Concern for Others

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Independence

Initiative

Collaboration

Confidentiality

DEPARTMENT:

Grants

REPORTS TO:

Migrant Education Program (MEP) Coordinator/Director

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:

1. Interacting with Computers—Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.  This includes: computers to enter, access or retrieve data and using word processing, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software.
2. Communicating with Supervisors or Peers—Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
3. Performing Clerical Activities—Performing day-to-day clerical tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. This includes: filling out forms and purchase requisitions, maintaining digital calendars, processing invoices, routing multi-line telephone calls, and typing correspondence.
4. Getting Information—Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
5. Documenting/Recording Information—Entering, recording storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form. This includes: entering time sheet information, performing typing or data entry, preparing meeting materials, and taking messages.
6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships—Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
7. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work—Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.  
8. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization—Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone, email or other digital means.
9. Working Directly with the Public— This includes staff, school personnel and members of the public.
10. Scheduling Work and Activities—Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. This includes: arranging teleconference calls, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings or appointments, and scheduling or contracting meeting facilities.
11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge—Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. This includes using oral and written communication techniques.  Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
12. Making Decisions and Solving Problems—Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
13. Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings—Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
14. Maintain knowledge of current MEP federal regulatory guidance requirements and Nebraska MEP standards.
15. Provide instruction to support 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.
16. Have knowledge of state and federal MEP policies and procedures.
17. Support communication between migrant families and schools to monitor student academic success.
18. Administer and maintain records of formative assessments used to identify students’ needs and measure continual progress.
19. Support communication between migrant families and schools to monitor student academic success.
20. Create a regular implementation plan for providing supplemental instructional and support services, including location, students served, content objectives and lesson outlines.
21. Knowledge of research based education practices to be used during tutoring sessions.
22. Encourage and facilitate attendance at the summer school programs.
23. Provide supplement support services to migrant students and their families.
24. Maintain consistent contact with families and parents to communicate student needs and progress.
25. Maintain accurate data and demographics on each student.
26. Promote and attend local, state, and national MEP sponsored events and trainings.
27. Collaborate and coordinate with local agencies to provide necessary supplemental support services.
28. Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of students and families.
29. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning MEP staff, migrant students and families.
30. Complete routine paperwork.
31. Adhere to all ESU 7 policies, procedures, and supervisory directives.
32. Perform other duties as assigned.

TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:

1. Basic computer skills
2. Word processing (Microsoft Office)
3. Calendaring system
4. Google Drive
5. Email applications
6. ESU 7 Social Media resources
7. Instant Messaging
8. Accountability software
9. Internet Browsers
10. Internet search engines
11. Electronic and print copyright
12. Adobe Pro
13. Tablet use
14. Troubleshoot equipment issues
15. Desktop conferencing
16. ALIO - Accounting and HR system
17. FileMaker Pro (Data input, generating reports)
18. Phone System
19. Copy Machines
20. Printers
21. Scanners
22. Apple TV/Airplay
23. Projectors
24. Reservation Systems (Hotels, airlines)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Reliable personal vehicle
2. Communication:  
1. Bilingual in English and Spanish
2. Active Listening—Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Speaking—Talking to others to convey information effectively. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
4. Oral Comprehension and Listening—The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
5. Writing—Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
6. Written Comprehension—Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
3. Time Management—Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
4. Selective Attention—The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
5. Service Orientation—Actively looking for ways to help people.
6. Time Sharing—The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

The essential functions of this position include: (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Never

0%

Occasional 1-32%

Frequent

33-66%

Constant

67+%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

X

Manual Dexterity Activities

X

Climbing Stairs

X

Driving

X

Lifting 50 Pounds

X

   Carrying 20 Feet

X

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus.

It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap or disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Chief Administrator.