Summer Migrant Program Counselor
June 15, 2026 - July 23, 2026 (12 hours per week)
Who We Are:
Kent City Community Schools is a public school district in Kent County dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and to educate all of our 1,200 students to be lifelong learners.
What We Need:
We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative team member to work with our students to empower them to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence!
What We Value:
Collaboration, Compassion, Honest Communication, Growth Mindset, and a Culture of Opportunity
What You Need:
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Ability to work successfully with students, staff, administrators and community members
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Daily, In-person attendance and ability to be organized and work collaboratively with students, staff and families
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Must be flexible
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Bilingual spoken and written (English & Spanish)
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Familiarity with migrant and immigrant issues and challenges, locally, regionally, and nationally
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Good communication skills and ability to relate to a variety of people in multiple situations – office, fields, community agencies, school personnel, students, and/or parents, etc.
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Knowledge of local resources – social and health service agencies, e.g.
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Flexibility in schedule and approach to work assignments. Possible night and weekend hours
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Provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students
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Perform other reasonably related duties
Responsibilities
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Providing student support for students K-12
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Providing Counseling services to K-12
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Providing social emotional support to K-12
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Advising students for college and career placements, 7-12
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Organizing guest speakers and field trip experiences related to college and career pathways, 7-12
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Coordinating credit recovery programs 9-12
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Advising students on school credits and graduation requirements 9-12
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Assisting with community program referrals
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Assisting with administrative and family liaison responsibilities as needed
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Completes other duties that may be assigned by the Migrant Coordinator or Federal Programs Director
Skills/Certification
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Spanish speaking ability preferred
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Show passion about the teaching/learning process for every child
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Build relationships with students and families
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Provide customer service atmosphere for our community
What We Provide:
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Grant Funded Position
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Collaborative working environment
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A focus on students, staff and community
