Outreach Specialist; Migrant Education Program Title -C; Temporary; ervices

Job Title: Outreach Specialist (Migrant Education Program Title 1-C)

Pay Program: Support Staff Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: Range 8 $ 19.39 - $21.64

Reports to: Director of Migrant Education Program (Title 1-C)

Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Operating under the general supervision of the Director, the Specialist is part of a team serving the West Central Region as defined by the Colorado Department of Education's Title 1-C Migrant Education Program (MEP). The team serves 30 school districts spread over a significant portion of the state to identify and serve all eligible children, youth, and families. This role requires traveling across rural and mountain terrain throughout all seasons for outreach and service delivery purposes.

English and Spanish interpersonal communication skills are essential to provide and promote opportunities through identifying, interviewing, and enrolling families and students. This role provides outreach at schools and community events that involve potential families and at agricultural, fishing, and forestry work sites to identify potential workers whose occupation may be eligible for services. This role requires canvassing, phone calls, home visits, school visits, transporting families utilizing a District Vehicle/small activity bus, and use of a business cell phone.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of responsibility, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

1. Family Identification and Outreach

• Identify eligible and potentially eligible families and students in alignment with the Colorado Department of Education's (CDE's) Migrant Education Program (Title 1-C) guidelines.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local employers, schools, and community organizations to support outreach efforts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating students and families, assisting with educational needs and questions.

2. Family Engagement and Support

• Support parent/guardian involvement by promoting the importance of education and student success.
• Help families access academic services, summer school opportunities, extracurricular activities, and district programs.
• Maintain a regular presence in school to support student and family needs.
• Conduct home visits to build trust, support problem-solving, and help families navigate cultural, language, and systemic barriers and access services.
• Transport and chaperone students, out of school youth, and families to events and other activities.
• Provide bilingual support (Spanish/English) to help families navigate services, programs, and educational opportunities.

3. Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate service records, case notes, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Conduct and document initial interviews for program enrollment and submit information into the State Education Agency (SEA) database.
• Track and manage contact logs, activity records, mileage/travel logs, and demographic/case-specific data.
• Issue and maintain National Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) in accordance with program standards.
• Regularly update student and family case files while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Track and analyze program effectiveness through data collection, observation, and outcome measurement.

4. Program Advocacy and Communication

• Promote the Migrant Education Program within the district and the community.
• Collaborate with district staff to support outreach and enrollment.
• Communicate with stakeholders in Spanish and English across oral, digital, and electronic platforms.
• Attend interagency and department meetings to stay informed on program policies and updates.
• Participate in the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) activities to strengthen family…