Description | MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM EDUCATION LIAISON
(Title 1C)
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
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Professional
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Educational Level:
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Bachelor’s Degree in the field of education
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Certification or Licensure:
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None required
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Experience Desired:
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Nebraska Teaching Certificate preferred
Experience working with children and families
Experience in home visitation
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Employee Characteristics:
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Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Concern for Others
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Initiative
Collaboration
Confidentiality
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DEPARTMENT:
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Grants
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REPORTS TO:
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Migrant Education Program (MEP) Coordinator/Director
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REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:
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- 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.
- Communicating with Supervisors or Peers—Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- 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.
- Getting Information—Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Documenting/Recording Information—Entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form. This includes: entering timesheet information, performing typing or data entry, preparing meeting materials, and taking messages.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships—Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work—Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- 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.
- Working Directly with the Public— This includes staff, school personnel and members of the public.
- 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.
- 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.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems—Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings—Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Maintain knowledge of current MEP federal regulatory guidance requirements and Nebraska MEP standards.
- 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.
- Knowledge of state and federal MEP policies and procedures, Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) state content area standards.
- Assist in lesson planning for home visitations conducted by MEP Service Providers.
- Coordinate and collaborate with school teachers, after school programs, and local agencies to provide necessary supplemental educational services to migrant students.
- Knowledge of effective curriculum development, instructional, and assessment practice.
- Support communication between migrant families and schools to monitor student academic success.
- Administer and maintain records of formative assessments used to identify students’ needs and measure continual progress.
- Create a regular implementation plan for providing supplemental instructional and support services, including location, students served, content objectives and lesson outlines.
- Maintain accurate data and demographics on each student.
- Promote and attend local, state, and national MEP sponsored events and trainings.
- Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of students and families.
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning MEP staff, migrant students and families.
- Promote and attend local, state, and national MEP sponsored events and trainings.
- Complete routine paperwork.
- Adhere to all ESU 7 policies, procedures, and supervisory directives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:
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- Basic computer skills
- Word processing (Microsoft Office)
- Calendaring system
- Google Drive
- Email applications
- Able to post on ESU 7 Social Media resources
- Instant Messaging
- Accountability software
- Internet Browsers
- Internet search engines
- Electronic and print copyright
- Adobe Pro
- Tablet use
- Troubleshoot equipment issues
- Desktop conferencing
- ALIO - Accounting and HR system
- FileMaker Pro (Data input, generating reports)
- Phone System
- Copy Machines
- Printers
- Scanners
- Apple TV/Airplay
- Projectors
- Reservation Systems (Hotels, airlines)
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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- Reliable personal vehicle
- Communication:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Time Management—Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
- Selective Attention—The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Service Orientation—Actively looking for ways to help people.
- 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).
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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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:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Never
0%
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Occasional 1-32%
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Frequent
33-66%
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Constant
67+%
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Standing
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X
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Walking
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X
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Sitting
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X
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Bending/Stooping
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X
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Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
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X
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Manual Dexterity Activities
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X
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Climbing Stairs
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X
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Driving
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X
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Lifting 50 Pounds
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X
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Carrying 20 Feet
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X
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
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- Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus.
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It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation, or other protected status 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.
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