Migrant Family Liaison

Position Type:
Support Staff (non-certified)/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
4/21/2026

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
School Year

Closing Date:
Open Until FilledTITLE: MIGRANT FAMILY LIAISON

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of pertinent services for qualifying families and students preferred

Knowledge of relevant federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy preferred

Fluent reading, speaking, and writing skills in Spanish and English

Able to work independently in scheduling activities with parents and students as appropriate

Works well with students, staff, and community members

Strong organizational skills

Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Federal Programs Director

JOB SUMMARY
To identify, recruit, and enroll eligible migrant students residing in the district and to act as a liaison to maintain positive communication between migrant families and the schools.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacting with Migrant Student and their Families

Recruit and help register migrant students for school programs

Interpret and translate language in reading, writing, and speaking

Disseminate and explain schedules, transportation, and school lunch programs to students and families

Provide personal, academic, and career guidance

Communicate school-family social problems

Conduct home visits on behalf of the staff or district to relay messages relating to health, attendance, grades, or other concerns

Attend and translate at parent-teacher conferences or meetings for migrant students and parents

Provide individual and small group tutoring in math, reading, and language acquisition

Inform families of community services available to them

Advising and Assisting School Staff

Interpret family needs to school officials

Contribute to professional development training to enhance teacher understanding of migrant children

Recommend curriculum enrichment for migrant children

Assist with classroom instruction

Integrate assessment data with curriculum for the academic achievement of migrant students

Maintain migrant room inventory and provide annual report to the Title 1/federal programs coordinator

Assist with the assessment of migrant students

Be in attendance at all child study teams when a migrant child is involved

Other

Provide clerical duties such as phone calls, letters, records, forms, copies, and material preparation

Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment

Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise

Attend faculty meetings as required

Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications

Seek assistance should emergencies arise

Represent the school district in a positive manner

Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

Perform other duties as assigned

EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated by the federal programs directorl in conformance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting pay in $18-$20 depending on experience.

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.