What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Specialist/Tutor position at PA Migrant Education Program?
- IMPORTANT* This position is only temporary (April 1, 2025- June 30, 2025)
- Support other staff with student services and conduct home visits.
- Report the students updates to the Lead Student Support Specialist (mostly elementary to middle school and Out-of-school Youth).
- Minimum requirements are a bachelor's degree in education, social work, or other related areas and previous experience working in a school or other experience involving direct services to children.
- Must have Knowledge of educational issues or teaching experience; knowledgeable of appropriate support services and agencies and ability to assist parents/families in promoting educational achievement.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred but not required. Multicultural experience is a plus. Attendance is extremely important, occasional evening or overnight workshop is required; evening and weekend sessions/home visits/parent involvement activities may also be required. (Working remotely until further notice due to the COVID-19 Pandemic).
- Must be able to lift and carry medium loads; must be able to navigate uneven ground, stairs, porches, and steps; must have the stamina to travel and provide services within the same workday.
- The ability to provide all state-mandated clearances related to providing services to children is a pre-employment condition. This position is not direct employment with the university but with the PA Department of Education Migrant Education Program.
- The Migrant Education Program is only supported by Millersville University.
- Maintain communication with other team members to share information needed to provide appropriate services and daily activities.
- Participate in all required scheduled meetings, training, and /or in-services. Submit all required reports and paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Be available to work outside of traditional hours, as appropriate, in accordance with the needs of migrant students and families.
- Meeting personally with migrant parents to establish and maintain an open communication system about their child/ren's education.
- Maintain communication with the Director of Migrant Programs for special projects, activities crossing project areas, and any communication/project related to the State. Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Program Director or the Team Leader to support the program's mission to provide services to all eligible migrant students. Cover all migrant children assigned as a caseload.
- Monitor grades and attendance of migrant students on a regular basis. Work as a liaison between school personnel, community agencies, and migrant families.
- Interact with assigned schools to know and understand all of the programs and services available to students in that building and to become part of the school/building community.
- Participate in school District initiated child study teams to represent the needs of migrant students.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20
