What are the responsibilities and job description for the Migrant Program Specialist position at Alaska Teacher Placement?
Position Type :
Administration / Program Coordinator - Other
Date Posted : 2 / 6 / 2025
Location :
District Office - SWRSD
Date Available : 08 / 01 / 2025
District :
Southwest Region School District Additional Information : Show / Hide
P OSITION T ITLE : Migrant Program Coordinator
P OSITION L OCATION : SWRS District Office
Q UALIFICATIONS : Type A Professional or Master teacher certificate required; Must possess thorough knowledge of educational process and school operations; Must be familiar with educational, cultural, health and social services resources in the region; Must
possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills; Must be proficient in technology to include productivity and workstation software; Ability to work with parents, staff and students; Ability to establish and maintain communication with relevant community organizations; Ability to coordinate meetings and activities; Knowledge of record keeping and ability to prepare reports; must be able to lift 50lbs.
PREFERRED : Experience / knowledge in a Migrant Education Program including recruiting process; Knowledge of the communities of the Southwest Region School District and of regional organizations; experience with rural Alaska public education. Five (5) years of professional experience in classroom instruction environment preferred
REPORTS TO : Federal Programs Director
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Migrant Recruiting Coordination
Coordinate migrant recruiting efforts
Develop and coordinate district-wide migrant services
coordinates all recruiting activities and will collaborate weekly with recruiters about barriers, questions, corrections to COEs, and other issues.
Support site-based after school and parent involvement activities
Application Procedure : Apply online using the Alaska Teacher Placement (AppliTrack) system. Additional Resources : Southwest Region School District information may be found at the District's website.
The State of Alaska Teacher Certification application procedures and forms may be found here : DEED Teacher Certification
Salary placement is based on columns (college credits obtained) and / or steps (number of years of experience). Health insurance is provided (monthly premium co-payment is deducted). Furnished housing is provided (monthly rent payment is deducted; roommate sharing may be required). A travel benefit between Anchorage, AK and the specific location is provided. This position may be covered by the 2024-2027 the Teacher's Negotiated Agreement as applicable. The agreement is posted on the district website in the Human Resources department under the Employment Documents section : SWRSD Human Resources
