Parent Mentor

Parent Mentor

Thank you for your interest in our Parent Mentor position.

Job Summary:

The Parent Mentor is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

Job Description

Position Title:

Parent Mentor
- Salary

Schedule:

CLSS

Department:
Student Services
- Job Code: 141304

Reports To:

Executive Director of Student Services

- Work Schedule:

180 days per year/4 hours per day

Grade/Level: PAMEN - FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Primary Function:
Promote the Exceptional Students' Educational Program activities through letters to parents, teachers, press releases. Develop newsletter for the Parent Mentor Program. Develop packets of information for parents of newly identified students and all parents of students with disabilities. Educate parents of sources of information such as web sites and local GLRS. Knowledge of the IEP process, the parent's role and local school system policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

Office Environment
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Constant interruptions
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:

Minimum a bachelor's degree preferred

Parent of Special Needs child preferred

Display positive attitude and leadership qualities

Possess excellent communication and computer skills

Establish working relationship with the school system

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

Provide support to families of students with disabilities in understanding procedural safeguards

Act as a liaison between families of students with disabilities and community agencies

Develop training manuals to facilitate the understanding of IDEA and program implementation for parents of students with disabilities

Provide support to schools by conducting parent coffees/training and support

Assist coordinators by supporting families struggling to navigate special education

Attend conferences to enhance knowledge and awareness

Support Coordinators with parent coffees / parent night workshops

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

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