Migrant Education Student Support Specialist: Milton, PA
The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) migrant education program is seeking a qualified candidate for a part time position as Migrant Education Student Support Specialist for the CSIU region including Lewisburg, Milton, Northumberland, Selinsgrove and Sunbury areas.
The Migrant Education Student Support Specialist is 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 rate = $16.93 - $18.98 dependent on education and qualifications. This is a non-exempt part time position following a 12-month work schedule.
Education and experience required
• Bachelor's degree in education, sociology, social work, social service or communications (preferred). Will consider a high school diploma/equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) and two (2) years' work experience with migrant, refugee or English-as-Second Language (ESL) students.
• Previous experience as a teacher or caseworker, or other experience involving the direct services to children or young adults and experience with regional service agencies preferred.
• Must have knowledge of educational issues and trends, or teaching experience.
• Knowledge of appropriate support services and agencies, and ability to assist parents/families in promoting educational achievement and health/support services access.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, depending on the students to be served. Must be willing to travel within the program region.
• 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 apply online at and follow the application requirements. Please upload college transcript(s) with application materials. Apply by February 15, 2022.
EOE.