Migrant Education Program (MEP) Family Liaison/Recruiter/Tutor

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The Migrant Education Program (MEP) Family Liaison / Recruiter / Tutor is a 12-month, state benefits-eligible position housed within Rockingham County Schools' Department of Curriculum & Instruction, directed by the Director of Federal Programs and Coordinator of K-12 Instructional Programs. Dedicated to driving the educational success of migrant students and families, this role identifies and recruits eligible youth, connects families with vital school and community resources, provides targeted academic support, and ensures full district compliance with state and federal program standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Identification & Recruitment

• Develop, implement, and update the district's Identification and Recruitment (ID&R) Plan and mapping strategy at least twice annually.
• Identify, recruit, and determine eligibility for migrant children and youth (ages birth through 21) across the district.
• Build partnerships with schools, community organizations, local businesses, and agricultural camps to identify eligible families and share information on educational opportunities (including preschool).

Family & Student Support

• Serve as a liaison between migrant families, schools, and community agencies
• Provide families with information regarding school programs, educational opportunities, and community resources
• Assist families in accessing available services by making referrals and scheduling appointments when appropriate
• Foster positive relationships that encourage family engagement and student success.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete Certificates of Eligibility (COEs), needs assessments, screening forms, annual reverification documents, and all other required federal and state documentation
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in required data management systems
• Utilize program databases to monitor enrollment, eligibility, and services provided to migrant students
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local Migrant Education Program requirements

Program Support

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of Migrant Summer School and other supplemental educational programs
• Support the Migrant Parent Advisory Council (PAC), including meeting coordination and family participation
• Participate in outreach events and activities that promote the goals of the Migrant Education Program
• Provide migrant educational services and support, mainly in the form of tutoring, to migrant students at school, migrant homes, and other available and appropriate locations.
• Monitor and review student progress

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, school personnel, and community partners
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency in using computers and data management systems
• Valid North Carolina driver''s license and reliable transportation may be required
• Associate''s degree preferred

Working Conditions

• Flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of migrant families and seasonal agricultural work
• Frequent travel throughout the district to conduct recruitment, home visits, and community outreach
• Participation in state-required professional development and training

REPORTS TO:

Director of Federal Programs and Coordinator of K-12 of Instructional Programs

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Beginning Date of Employment - 8/3/26
• 12 month Position, State Salary Schedule, Regular State Benefits, Local Supplement

Contact Information

• Lisa Miller, Coordinator of K-12 Instructional Programs
• Phone - 336-634-3209
• Email - lmiller2@rock.k12.nc.us