Personnel Commission
Classified Personnel Services
Bargaining Unit: Aides
JOB TITLE: Migrant Education Tutor/Advisor
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist with organizing and facilitating Migrant Education instructional and community programs and activities; participate in and conduct various departmental programs and meetings; assist students in academic subject areas; and advise students in educational and career choices. Employees in this classification receive general direction from migrant program administrators and school site counseling staff. This job class requires initiative and motivational skills as well as knowledge of both the secondary school curriculum and career guidance.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Coordinates activities with school counseling staff and advises students and other school personnel on goals of Score for College, PASS (Portable Assisted Study), PLUS (Promoting Learning and Understanding Skills), CATS (Critical Analysis and Thinking Skills), Yo Puedo and other demonstrated programs in reading and writing. Also assists students with vocational education, CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program), Independent Study, HEP/GED and other programs.
Provides individual and small group tutoring to migrant students as prescribed by classroom teachers to master specific skills, specific subject matter content, homework and extra assignments to enable migrant students to succeed in coursework.
Advises and counsels students on secondary requirements for graduation and academic requirements for the university and state university systems.
Coordinates activities with school principals, junior high/secondary counseling and teaching personnel to ensure the enrollment and placement of migrant students in academic courses in preparation for meeting the requirements for admittance into the university/state university systems.
Periodically reviews student transcripts, grades, and current academic status in enrolled courses and attendance. Coordinates activities with students, teachers and counselors to target assistance to deficient areas for mastery of the basic skills necessary to pass the competency and proficiency examinations.
Assists in the recruitment of migrant education students and families as needed; follows-up on referrals for migrant families and schedules parent meetings, and conducts home visits
Assists migrant students through placement in Work-Study Programs based on assessment of need, with a priority on dropout prevention.
Compiles data, submits and maintains accurate reports and records as required.
Assists in the recruitment of secondary students to serve as student mentors and peer tutors for other students.
Attends and participates in workshops conducted by staff and designated personnel.
Maintains strict confidentiality on all job-related matters.
Confers with classroom teachers on the needs, assignments and progress of migrant students on a regular basis.
Establishes and maintains standards of discipline to ensure smooth classroom management and an atmosphere conducive to learning.
Completes an activity log and forwards this log to the Migrant Program Administrator; participates in and provides support for program review activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Possession of:
a valid and appropriate California Drivers License
a safe driving record which meets the County Office of Education's insurance requirement.
Knowledge of:
basic instructional methods and techniques for individualized or small group instruction
community organizations, activities and events related to Migrant Education
diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, backgrounds of district students
basic child guidance principles and practices
record keeping and techniques
oral and written communication skills
policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
district organization, operations, policies and objectives
telephone techniques and etiquette
laws, rules and regulations related to the Migrant Education Program
Ability to:
assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment
develop constructive solutions to problems and appropriate resource materials
understand and relate to children and parents in the Migrant Education Program
monitor and evaluate student progress.
communicate effectively both orally and in writing
prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written material
plan and organize work
speak, read, and/or write in another language other than English that meets the needs of the population served
maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
assist in organizing special activities and programs
work well with others using tact and diplomacy
establish and maintain cooperative working rapport with all staff and those in the public sector.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Generally, the required knowledge and abilities will have been acquired through any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in a public school setting, counseling, vocational education, social services, or with a migrant population.
Date: 11/23/93 Personnel Commission Approval: 11/23/93
Revised: 12/03/99