Salary: $71,136.00 - $95,676.00 Annually
Location : Yakima County - Multiple Locations, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number:Department: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Division: Student Engagement and Support
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionGENERAL SERVICEJOB ANNOUNCEMENTMigrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter
(Administrative Program Specialist 2)
$71,136 - $95,676 annually
Closes October 06, 2026The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a Migrant Education Identification and Recruitment-Recruiter for the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program.
This full-time permanent position is based in Yakima, Washington. This position is eligible for remote work.Position OverviewThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program will have a regional position in southwest Washington to actively identify and recruit eligible fishing and migratory children. The position will also provide technical assistance and training support to local educational agency recruiters within the region and collaborate statewide on student recruitment activities.
Staff will be located in the following county: Key Responsibilities- Identify and determine the eligibility of migratory children as outlined in federal regulations.
- Identify and recruit children in non-migrant-funded local educational agencies.
- Research non-migrant-funded districts and create a strategic recruitment plan.
- Assist with quality control activities regarding program eligibility verification, such as randomly re-interviewing families to ensure quality assurance.
- Develop and maintain a regional resource directory that may be used as a resource for migratory families as they migrate across the region.
- Provide technical assistance and participate in training regarding eligibility and effective recruitment practices.
- Participate in regional, state, and national professional development opportunities.
Required Qualifications:- A bachelor's degree involving a major study in Ethnic Studies, Social Science, Social Work, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field.
- OR
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in migrant & farmworker services or a related field.
- Bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish.
- Currently located or willing to locate to Yakima County
- Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the state, including up to three times per month and for multiple days at a time, as required by this position
- Must have a valid Driver's license
Desired Qualifications: Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with migratory families.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to initiate and perform job duties with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Willing to maintain flexible working hours.
- Criminal Fingerprint/background clearance; Washington State Patrol and FBI
CompensationThe annual compensation for the position is $71,136 - $95,676 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Application ProcessThose interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in
MS Word and PDF format only:
- A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
- A current résumé, and;
- A list of three or more professional references.
Please
address any questions to:
Sal Salazar, Human Resources
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200
360-725-6278
: [email protected] 
