SOESD - Migrant Parental Involvement Specialist

SOESD - Migrant Parental Involvement Specialist

Position Type:
Focal Student Groups – Classified/Migrant Parent Involvement Specialist

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

"The Southern Oregon ESD Migrant Education Department seeks a bilingual and biliterate Parent Involvement Specialist with a diverse set of skills and a desire to help parents understand the school system, build their leadership skills, and design after‑school and summer school programs for their students in collaboration with local school districts. Candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English, as many services to parents are conducted in Spanish, while most communication with school district personnel and within the SOESD is conducted in English.

This person will work from the SOESD District Office in Phoenix during the day but will flex hours during the week to accommodate evening or weekend parent events. Parent Involvement Specialists must advocate for educational equity and nurture a positive and respectful dialogue between students, parents, and school staff. They must be proactive in getting to know the communities they serve and identifying and meeting needs within the sphere of their work.

They must be organized, self‑motivated, and able to consistently keep detailed records and submit regular reports. If you have a passion for supporting programs to provide quality services for children and families, can effectively build relationships while delivering a high level of service, and are self‑directed while working as an essential part of a team, we encourage you to apply for this position!"

• To support districts and parents in coordinating Migrant Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) activities.
• To coordinate migrant parental involvement and education activities that support high student achievement.
• To ensure communication between parents, schools, and districts about migrant programs and activities.
• To assist with compliance regarding migrant state and/or federal parental involvement requirements.
• To provide information on services available to eligible students and families, convey information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures, and refer families to other agencies as may be required.
• To provide leadership and training for migrant parents.

• Contact parents (e.g., phone calls, home visits, etc.) to communicate the meaning of the Migrant program and the need for parent involvement.
• Coordinate both district and regional Migrant PAC meetings (e.g., contacting parents, phone calls, flyers, room reservations, arranging for childcare, ordering food, etc.) to encourage parental support and involvement.
• Inform parents and students of school rules (e.g., sick leave, absentees, suspension, etc.) to provide better communication and direction.
• Maintain a variety of records and materials (e.g., number of PAC meetings, attendance, meeting minutes) to provide required information and documentation.
• Participate in workshops, meetings, seminars, community teams, etc., to receive and/or present information related to the migrant program.
• Coordinate workshops for parents, including trips to conferences.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives, and others contacted during the course of the workday.
• Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of reasonable accommodations (see reverse).
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field pertinent to youth development.
• Experience that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s license.

• Demonstrated competence and involvement working with the Latino community.
• Ability to word‑process and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to deliver effective training.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with students, parents, employers, and educators.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents,…