Migrant Education Student Support Specialist
Full time or Part time - Harrisburg PA and surrounding areas
The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) Migrant Education program is seeking qualified candidates for either two (2) part time and one (1) full time position as Migrant Education Student Support Specialists.
These positions require travel within Dauphin County and surrounding areas of the Migrant Education Program and primarily in Harrisburg, PA. In addition, this is a home-based position requiring that the employee establishes their home as the base office.
Positions are responsible for working with schools and service agencies to advocate for and assist all students in developing positive self-concepts, educational competencies and in all areas that will enable the student to become a responsible and productive member of society and for providing summer instruction to migrant students.
Hourly wage: $16.93 – 18.98 depending on education and qualifications.
The part time positions follows a schedule of 29 hours a week over 260 days per year. Part time is non-benefits eligible.
The full time position follows a schedule of 37.5 hours per week over 260 days per year. Full time offers excellent benefits package that includes family health, dental, vision insurance; retirement options, including the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.
Education and experience required:
· A Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or social service, communications or other related area; Or will consider a High School Diploma/equivalent General Education Diploma and a minimum two (2) years’ work experience with migrant, refugee or English-As-Second Language (ESL) students as the minimum requirement.
· Previous experience as a teacher or caseworker or other experience involving the direct services to children or young adults; previous experience with regional service agencies is helpful.
· Must have knowledge of educational issues and trends or teaching experience.
· Knowledge of appropriate support services and agencies required.
· Ability to assist parents/families in promoting educational achievement and health/support services access.
· Bilingual in Spanish may be preferred, depending on the students to be served.
· Able to travel to various locations within the program region.
· Ability to operate a computer and basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail required.
· Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
· Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
· Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
Please review the job descriptions online at www.csiu.org/jobs and to apply online. In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume, cover letter and copies of college transcript(s) with application materials. EOE.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.93 - $18.98 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- migrant, refugee or ESL students: 2 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road