Temporary MEP Graduation Specialist​/Family Liaison

Temporary MEP Graduation Specialist/Family Liaison

Columbia Gorge Education Service District (RG9) CENTRAL OFFICE - THE DALLES, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5917831

Final date to receive applications: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Title: Graduation Specialist

Department: Migrant Education

Classification: Classified

Supervised by: Director

Wage: $20.43 - $26.88 per hour

Work Year:
Temporary Position: November 19, 2026 through April 9, 2027

Job Purpose Statement:

Provide assistance and support to families of children in grades 8-12. Support high student achievement and parent involvement strategies. Provide information and referrals to families regarding services and resources available to them.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Two years of satisfactory experience in Education or school/community relations.
• Proven experience in working with children, school staffs, and parents.
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human development and learning, behavior management techniques, and communication techniques
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data to assess program efficiency
• Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel between work sites/locations; must provide own reliable transportation.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of student supervision, organization and learning abilities; basic math, reading and language skills.
• Computer skills, including word processing, e-mail and Google docs.
• Ability to work with youth and parents from a variety of ethnic, social or educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and effective problem solving.
• Ability to handle intense or controversial situations with professionalism.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry our detailed and basic written or oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies, as well as Oregon law and administrative rule

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists students and their families in understanding school expectations and the benefits of educational experiences for their children.
• Maintains permanent records for students and other paperwork
• Organize, facilitate, present and implement parent involvement activities and trainings.
• Help parents and families feel welcome and actively engaged at the building and classroom level in their child’s education.
• Connect parents with education and community resources to improve their own academic skills.
• Develop and implement a monthly schedule of parent support activities and educational opportunities.
• Maintain effective, meaningful and timely two-way communication with students, parents, colleagues, school and department staff.
• Conduct an annual survey to determine parenting needs.
• Comply with professional development activities as required by the ESD and program regulations.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individual involved.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned to support the success of the agency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Type: Temporary

Salary: $20.43 to $26.88 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Other Professional >
Other Classified Professional

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Courtney Middleton , Director of Migrant Education
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Phone:
• Email: cmiddleton.or.us