SOESD - Migrant Identification and Recruitment

• Position Type:
  Focal Student Groups - Classified/ Migrant Identification & Recruitment
• Date Posted: 1/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Medford Office
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled

The Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups Department seeks a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist with a diverse set of skills and a desire to support finding and identifying Migrant families in order to offer services that lead to high student achievement. This person will work from the SOESD office in Medford during regular work hours. The office is scheduled to be relocated to Phoenix mid-way through the  school year once the new building is completed.

The Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist assists with the compliance of Migrant state and federal identification requirements, performing a variety of clerical roles, including the completion of technical legal documents such as the Certificate of Eligibility, maintaining files and spreadsheets, sharing data with partner school districts in Jackson and Josephine Counties, accurate and timely data entry regarding services provided to students and families, and building relationships with local agricultural employers to assist in identifying families who may qualify for the program.

They will also work directly with other department staff on a daily basis to support timely communication within the department and with partner systems such as school districts and the Oregon Migrant Education Service Center (OMESC). They attend virtual monthly data specialist meetings led by OMESC.

The Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment Specialist 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 positive 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!

Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley and Klamath County. The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow‑skiing, white‑water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Klamath Falls offers a unique blend of affordability, outdoor recreation, and community, making it an appealing option for those seeking a rural lifestyle. Klamath County is proudly the home of Crater Lake National Park. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, outdoor sports are unlimited for all ages and all seasons.

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Provide regional quality control and oversight of the Migrant Education identification and recruitment (&R) process; provide technical assistance to regional &R staff; coordinate regional Migrant Education data.