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Parent Mentor
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Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43085, USA
Listed on 2026-06-16
Listing for:
Worthington Schools
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-16
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational -
Social Work
Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Job Description & How to Apply Below
CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF Non-Certified/Educational Assistant
Date Posted:
4/24/2026
Location:
District
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
06/26/2026
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Parent Mentor--Special Ed Department
One part-time Parent Mentor to work 4hrs per day, Monday through Friday on a 186 day calendar. Responsible for assisting parents in issues related to special education.
Requirements:
* Minimum of high school diploma
* Must be the parent of a child with a disability
Job Duties:
* Provides parents with information related to the district's special education program procedures, parent rights, and referral, evaluation, identification, and placement process
* Collaborates with parents, school staff, school administration, and community agencies to better meet the needs of special education students
* Provides in services to parents related to special education policies, procedures, and effective practices pertaining to federal and state laws and district procedures
* Provides support to parents during referral, evaluation, IEP development and review, placement and/or the reevaluation process
* Models the collaborative/consultation/problem-solving processes for parents, staff, and community agencies
* Identifies the needs of parents to facilitate parent involvement in the special education process
* Advises the district administration of parent needs
* Participates in special education program planning
* Participates in both in-district and out-of-district opportunities as the district's special education parent representative
* Collaborates with other parent mentors throughout the state
* Provides in services to district staff related to the parent perspectives, understanding parent needs and strategies to support parents in the special education process and programming
Job Skills & Abilities:
* Demonstrates leadership skill
* Experienced and knowledgeable about the special education system and the support services available in the community
* Skill in oral and written communication
* Knowledge of the school system with established working relationship
* Ability and willingness to learn
* Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position
* Ability to problem solve and develop collaborative relationships
* Salary Range $24.23/hr to $30.76/hr*
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