Migrant Education Regional Parent Coordinator - Student Support Specialist

Migrant Education Regional Parent Coordinator - Student Support Specialist

Location: Gettysburg, PA (This is an itinerant position that requires frequent travel throughout the assigned service area.)

Salary: $46,980 (prorated for the 2026 - 2027 SY)

Position Summary
The Migrant Education Regional Parent Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing family engagement activities across the assigned project areas. The coordinator serves as the primary liaison among migrant families, local Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), regional and state PAC leadership, community partners, and Migrant Education Program staff. This position supports meaningful family participation by coordinating meetings, workshops, leadership development, surveys, communications, and access to community resources. This includes organizing Parent Advisory Councils (PAC), conducting home visits, planning and facilitating educational workshops for parents, and connecting families with academic, health, and social services. This position requires the ability to travel for parent events, home visits and local and state trainings. This is a grant funded position.

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency
Bilingual, Spanish or Creole preferred
Must hold a valid driver's license in the individual's state of residence and have reliable transportation
Successful completion of all required background clearances and mandated reporter training

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, social work, human services, or a related area
Experience coordinating parent engagement, leadership development, community outreach, or family-support activities
Experience accessing regional support services and building partnerships with community agencies
Working knowledge of the Migrant Education Program and services
Experience in education, child development, human services, family engagement, casework, or a related field
Ability to communicate effectively with families, staff, schools, and community partners.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel throughout the assigned project areas

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Maintain a working knowledge of guidelines, regulations, procedures, and required activities relevant to the Migrant Education Program and parent engagement
Attend all required (local and State-level) meetings, trainings, and workshops to maintain accurate and current knowledge and skill sets related to Migrant Education.
Coordinate parent and family engagement efforts across the assigned project areas in collaboration with local project staff and program leadership
Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, community agencies, and service providers to facilitate access to local services for migrant families; maintain current resource and contact information
Welcome newly enrolled migrant families by providing program information, explaining available services, and connecting families with appropriate Migrant Education Program staff and community resources
Plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate parent meetings, workshops, family events, and leadership-development activities in coordination with local project area staff
Promote migrant family participation in local, regional, and state program activities and leadership opportunities
Coordinate Parent Caf, ISOSY parent initiatives, and other approved family-engagement activities, as applicable
Lead the distribution, collection, documentation, and reporting of parent surveys and other required family-engagement data
Work closely with the Recruitment Coordinator and Data Specialist to align recruitment efforts and ensure accurate data tracking.
Communicate school-related concerns shared by parents to the appropriate Student Support Specialist, supervisor, or program staff while maintaining confidentiality
Maintain regular and ongoing communication with local PAC members and support the operation of local PACs
Coordinate local PAC meetings and assist with agendas, notices, meeting materials, minutes, elections, documentation, and follow-up activities
Serve as liaison among local PAC members, regional and state PAC leadership, project area staff, and program administration
Encourage and support PAC members' participation in local, regional, and state leadership training, meetings, conferences, and program activities
Coordinate regional parent leadership activities and accompany parent representatives to approved regional or state PAC meetings when assigned
Provide training, technical assistance, and consistent communication to staff who support parent and family engagement within the project area
Maintain required records and complete documentation accurately and on time, including schedules, monthly reports, activity records, travel documentation, survey records, and PAC materials
Maintain positive working relationships with families, community partners, school personnel, funding agents, and IU5 staff
Maintain effective communication and provide regular program updates to the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and Director of School Improvement Services - Federal and State Programs
Interpret or translate oral or written information for parents, staff, and school personnel as a supplemental service when qualified and as needed
Provide instructional support and intervention for students through their schools, homes, and appropriate service agencies
Provide instructional support and intervention for students through their schools, homes, and appropriate service agencies and out of school youth
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Migrant Education Program

Performance Factors / Job Competencies
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and program requirements.
Promote culturally responsive, inclusive, and respectful engagement with families.
Adapt to change and respond appropriately to evolving family and program needs.
Collect, document, protect, and report data accurately.
Meet program responsibilities and established deadlines.
Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
Build collaborative relationships and demonstrate sound judgment.

Work Environment
This job operates in professional office, school, home, and community settings. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and computers to complete daily tasks. Due to regular travel outside the home office, the employee is required to have reliable transportation and valid driver's license to attend job-related duties, meetings, family activities, seminars, and trainings. The position requires flexibility in work location and schedule, including evening and weekend assignments.

Physical Demands (% of time)
Standing: Occasionally (<20%).
Sitting: Frequently (>80%).
Lifting: 0-20 lbs. occasionally (<20%); 20-50 lbs. occasionally (<20%); over 50 lbs. rarely.
Travel: Frequently (>80%).
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (<50%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry: Often (>80%)
Ability to navigate uneven ground, stairs, porches, and steps during home and community visits.