OMEC Migrant IMAGE Teacher

OMEC Migrant IMAGE Teacher

Reports To: OMEC Director

Job Objective:

Meet the migrant students at the child's home or a designated meeting place to provide individualized instruction to help migrant children achieve the performance targets that the State has adopted for all children in reading, math, high school graduation, reducing school dropouts, school readiness, and any other performance target that the State has identified for migrant children. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio State Board of Education teaching license (any field/area).
• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish is preferred. Additional language skills are advantageous.
• Ability to interact comfortably/confidently with the migrant families and students
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when required
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks. 
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law. 

Essential Functions:

1. Performs Educational services in an itinerant setting to improve migrant student participation and achievement.

• Drives to family's residence (home, shelter, migrant camp, etc.) to deliver instructional services to migrant students eligible for the Title I-C migrant education program. 
• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction around the Core Curriculum Content Standards and Ohio Learning Standards as outlined in Ohio's Title I-C Service Delivery. 
• Plan using the tools and materials provided by the Ohio Migrant Education Center (OMEC).
• Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of differentiated instructional techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed expected targets. 
• Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students' progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. 
• Assists high school migrant students needing secondary credit recovery using the Apex virtual recovery tool or similar program the student may already be using. 
• Maintains complete and accurate student records, including evidence of academic growth and progress.
• Submits all student records and academic information to OMEC staff by their designated deadline. 
• Properly uses electronic data systems like the Migrant Student Information eXchange (MSIX) to access students' demographic and course history information. 
• Implements technology when appropriate to enhance the student's learning experience and improve opportunities for academic growth. 
• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
• Incorporates parent involvement by: offering parent training on ways to support their child's education at home, teaching parents the importance of reading to their children daily, and providing parents appropriate resources and materials to play an active role in their child's education. 
• Supervises IMAGE paraprofessional staff if assigned. Plans lessons, delegates teaching responsibilities, and monitors students' educational progress at all levels.
• Attends the required in-person summer IMAGE training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.

• Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job. 
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. 

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator. 
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. 

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance. 

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.

5. Keeps current with emergency management plan procedures. 

• Protects program property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Take action to address harassment and /or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Upholds high standards for proper conduct. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior. 

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed. 

Performance Evaluation: 

Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements, and service center administrative procedures. 

Working Conditions: 

NwOESC offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category. 

Safety is essential to job performance. NwOESC is an alcohol and drug-free work environment. Employees must comply with all NwOESC policies, workplace safety regulations, and health laws. 

This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities. 

Employee duties may change in response to funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations, and unforeseen circumstances. 

Location: Cincinnati, OH 

Contract: June 1, 2025-August 30, 2025

Benefits: STRS Retirement, Paid sick leave, and personal leave.

Deadline: 5/1/2025