Migrant Student Support Specialist

Migrant Student Support Specialist

2026-27 $ 23.86/hr - Negotiations in Progress Grant Funded 9 Remainder of Year 2 hrs/day (.25 FTE)

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Soldotna, Alaska NOTICE OF VACANCY August 20, 2026

Job Title:

Migrant Student Support Specialist Salary: $23.86/hr – Negotiations in Progress

Reports To:

Federal Programs Coordinator and Building Range: 9 Administrator

Location:

Homer Area Schools Hours/Day: 2 hrs/day Homer, Alaska # Days:
Remainder of Year

Job Purpose:

To provide proactive support for migrant students enrolled in KPBSD schools. Will assist migrant specialists in addressing student needs as they pertain to services available through Migrant Ed programming, to include school and community–based supports and services. Will develop rapport, maintain regular communication with Priority for Service students, and help provide linking and support for students to access available and appropriate resources, all while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

1. Collaborates with the Federal Programs Coordinator and Migrant Specialists to identify eligible students and address their specific needs.

2. Participates in the migrant recruitment process in compliance with all Title I-C regulations, maintaining accurate documentation and timely communication with families, and provides instructional and classroom support to identified migrant students to ensure equitable access to academic opportunities. Maintains student interaction logs, and other records, in accordance with Federal Program requirements.

3. Collaborates with teachers and staff to discuss student progress and concerns. Engages with students and parents, both in person and through electronic communication, to foster consistent dialogue, identify barriers to learning, and develop strategies to address them. Supports students in accessing appropriate and identified resources.

4. Cooperatively plans and carries out activities (school and community-based) during the academic year to assist students in continuing educational progress. May attend in-service and staff meetings, as needed.

5. Will regularly travel throughout the service area to connect and provide support to identified students.

6. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Works cooperatively with district office, school employees, and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. The successful candidate should have an innovative, coachable, and growth mindset who fosters a climate of high expectations and achievement. Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant Migrant students. Must be energetic and have a positive approach to working with students.

2. Knowledge of Migrant Education Program preferable. Proven ability to develop positive rapport with Migrant Ed students and be able to maintain appropriate boundaries at all times.

3. Must be flexible and organized with a willingness and ability to work with Migrant students in multiple schools, which may include meeting with students at public locations other than schools.

4. Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and own reliable transportation, as position requires travel to various schools and community sites throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

5. Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers and community partners.

6. Must have experience with social/emotional strategies for youth, locating resources for students, connecting students with appropriate support when possible, and experience working with students in a school setting.

7. Ability to learn and adhere to district policies and procedures, with particular attention to issues related to student activities off the school campus and communication with…