Mabton School District Migrant Graduation Specialist K-12

Mabton School District Migrant Graduation Specialist K-12

Mabton, Washington

Job : 5576226

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Mabton School District Migrant Graduation Specialist

Primary Function: A Migrant Graduation Specialist has the responsibility to help students K-12 develop skills and knowledge consistent with the district’s curriculum and goals that will contribute to the students’ development as mature, able, and responsible adults. Migrant Graduation Specialists play a critical role in helping students with different first languages feel welcomed and valued in the school setting. The specialist’s attitude and actions will model the kind of cross-cultural understanding and acceptance which we want all students to demonstrate.

Directly Responsible To: Building Principals / Superintendent

• Implement a case management K-12 model focused on providing supplemental support and intervention strategies to address the unique needs of migrant students.
• Work with the district’s Migrant Education Federal Program’s director and school staff to identify and establish program and student goals in alignment with the district’s local plan and the State Service Delivery Plan.
• Coordinate and ensure access to other services migrant students may be eligible and entitled to receive.
• Work with school counselor(s) to monitor and track attendance and academic progress leading toward graduation; including discipline, credits/grades, and other social/academic issues.
• Conduct referrals to services aligned to student’s needs that are available through school district and/or community to reduce and/or eliminate identified barriers.
• Facilitate appropriate scheduling options with school counselor and teaching staff for students to gain access to AP, Highly Capable, CTE, Running Start, or regular academic core course options leading to graduation and transition to postsecondary education or employment.
• Facilitate access to services to address social/emotional needs; for K-12 students including educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, or other factors that inhibit the ability of selected migrant students to meet state academic and achievement standards.
• Foster family/school connections and conduct home visits.
• Conduct parent information sessions to ensure that migrant students and their parents understand assessment and graduation requirements and students understand their rights to an equitable and rigorous education that prepares them for college and career.
• Promote access to or develop leadership and mentoring programs to facilitate the needs of migrant students and their families.
• Establish a caseload K-12 in coordination with school counselor, teachers, and other appropriate staff to create a listing of migrant students most at-risk of not meeting state standards.
• Work with school counselors and caseload students to develop student plans/goals that lead to a successful transition to the next grade level, graduation, and transition to postsecondary education or employment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with counselor, students, families, and other school staff regarding the progress of the student to achieve established goals and transition to next grade level, graduate, or pursue postsecondary opportunities or employment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen skills in working with at-risk migrant students including consolidating credits, determining high school of graduation, motivational techniques, and reporting requirements.

• Care for district resources, equipment, and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to designated supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all procedures and practices prescribed in the Staff, Student, and/or Parent Handbooks.
• Stay current through professional staff development opportunities.
• Share expertise and knowledge collaboratively with other staff.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
• Promote a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward education.
• Develop and maintain positive and cooperative interactions and communication with school staff, clients, and the community.
• Utilize established channels for handling routine procedures, resolving problems/concern and making suggestions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.

210 days at 8 hours per day

Starting Wage: $28.73

Position Type: Full-Time