Coordinator III - Migrant Services and Emergent Bilingual Retention and Achievement

Fort Worth Independent School District -
Fort Worth, TX

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Job Details

$51,323 - $61,834 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

School experience
Employee relationship building
Bachelor's degree
Working with students
Classroom experience
Teaching

Full Job Description

JobID: 7508

Position Type:
Leading District Professional/Coordinator - District Professional

Date Posted:
7/2/2026

Location:
Service Center III/SPC

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Coordinator III - Migrant Services and Emergent Bilingual Retention & Achievement

Reports to: Director - Bilingual Programs and Supports
PC#: 26052
Pay Grade: 301
Salary Range: $51,323 - $61,834
Duty Days: 239
FLSA Status: Exempt

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

Position Purpose

The Coordinator of Migrant Services and Emergent Bilingual Retention & Achievement is responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and compliance of programs and services designed to improve achievement, retention, graduation readiness, and postsecondary success for Migrant and Emergent Bilingual students. Supports student intervention systems, program monitoring, data analysis, and compliance efforts to ensure equitable access to services and improved student outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports the implementation and compliance of Migrant Education Program services and initiatives, ensuring alignment with all federal, state, and district requirements and expectations.
Services as the district liaison with Region 11 ESC and Migrant Education Program partners to coordinate services, monitor implementation, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
Monitors systems for identifying, coding, and serving eligible Migrant students, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reporting requirements.
Supports monitoring of academic achievement, attendance, retention, and graduation readiness for Migrant and Emergent Bilingual students.
Collaborates with campus administrators, counselors, and district departments to identify barriers to student success and implement intervention strategies that improve persistence and school completion.
Proactively leverages data-driven decision-making and initiative to monitor, improve, and accelerate outcomes for Emergent Bilingual students while fostering meaningful engagement with parents and guardians.
Supports initiatives that promote student engagement, graduation readiness, college, career, and military readiness, and successful transitions to postsecondary opportunities
Coordinates and supports mentoring, leadership, academic enrichment, and intervention opportunities to improve outcomes for Migrant and Emergent Bilingual students.
Supports summer, supplemental, and transition programming that addresses the unique needs of Migrant and highly mobile students.
Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and availability, including extended or adjusted work hours during peak compliance periods, monitoring cycles, and critical deadlines, to ensure timely and accurate execution of responsibilities.

Safety

Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Personal Work Relationships

All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of federal, state, and district requirements related to Migrant Education Programs and services.
Knowledge of educational programs, services, and supports available to Migrant and Emergent Bilingual students.
Knowledge of graduation requirements, dropout prevention strategies, and college, career, and military readiness indicators.
Knowledge of language acquisition and educational supports for Emergent Bilingual students.
Knowledge of bilingual education program models, including Dual Language, and expectations for implementation fidelity across PK12 settings.
Knowledge of community-based resources and partnerships that support student success and family engagement.
Skill in building and sustaining a high-performance culture focused on improving student outcomes at scale.
Skill in monitoring program implementation across multiple campuses to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with district expectations.
Skill in organizing, analyzing, and using multiple data sources to monitor effectiveness, identify trends, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Skill in monitoring engagement initiatives and using data to improve program effectiveness and participation.
Skill in designing and delivering professional learning for campus staff, including training related to program requirements, compliance processes, and certification expectations.
Skill in communication, both oral and written, to effectively convey program requirements, expectations, and updates to a variety of stakeholders, including campus staff and families.
Skill in organizing and coordinating multiple projects, events, initiatives, and deadlines.
Ability to interpret and apply complex policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
Ability to monitor student outcomes and use data to develop and implement improvement strategies.
Ability to interpret and apply complex policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines, particularly during high-volume compliance and reporting periods, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with campus and district staff to support consistent program implementation.
Ability to handle confidential student information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Master's degree in Education or a related field preferred.

Certification/License:

Valid Texas Teaching Certification preferred.
Valid Texas ESL or Bilingual certification preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in education, including classroom, campus, or district-level roles, supporting student achievement initiatives required.
Demonstrated experience supporting Migrant students, Emergent Bilingual students, or other specialized student populations preferred.
Demonstrated experience improving student achievement, graduation readiness, retention, or postsecondary outcomes through effective classroom practice preferred.
Experience using data to monitor program effectiveness and support student outcome improvement efforts preferred.
Experience providing training, coaching, or technical assistance to educators or campus leaders preferred.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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