Parent Educator - Pat

Parent Educator
- Parents as Teachers

CLASSIFIED SALARIED POSITION

FTE: .85

HOURS/DAY: 6.8

DAYS PER YEAR: 212

Purpose Statement

The job of Parent Educator
- Parents as Teachers is done for the purpose of implementing the Parents as Teachers model; developing school readiness skills for families with children birth through five years old; working in the family's home environment to provide caregiver instruction and support to assigned families regarding child development and related issues; providing screenings and assessments in accordance with established Parents as Teachers requirements;

and consulting and collaborating with caregivers, school personnel and community professionals to facilitate a positive home environment and success in school.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with other program personnel, school personnel and community professionals for the purpose of improving the quality of the family environment through the implementation of individualized solutions to issues that otherwise could impede student learning.
• Conducts screenings for the purpose of early detection of developmental delays and health issues and to provide education and guidance to caregivers about their children's developmental stage.
• Conducts personalized visits in the family's home for the purpose of providing research-based child development information, developmental screenings, family assessments, caregiver support and guidance and connections to community resources, leading to a greater opportunity for their success at school.
• Conducts caregiver activities for the purpose of building social connections and providing research-based information, guidance and support that will enhance children's home environment leading to a greater opportunity for their success at school.
• Coordinates referrals to early intervention agencies for the purpose of identifying developmental delays and health issues and obtaining services for families.
• Maintains a variety of records for the purpose of ensuring documentation according to the Parents as Teachers model and administrative and legal requirements.
• Observes the family environment and models parenting behaviors for the purpose of guiding caregivers in understanding stages of child development and positive discipline practices, identifying family's strengths and weaknesses and providing information and support to decrease instances of child abuse and neglect.
• Orients caregivers to school programs and services for the purpose of transitioning children as needed and assisting caregivers in understanding responsibilities and instructional methods that will enhance their children's learning success.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to successfully provide services within their area of responsibility.
• Prepares various program related documents for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references and communicating information to school and district personnel, the public, state officials, etc.
• Represents the program to interested parties within the community for the purpose of promoting the services and goals of the program, responding to inquiries, recruiting families, resolving problems, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Researches a wide variety of information for the purpose of developing skills and maintaining a working knowledge of the current practices and program requirements.
• Staffs office as scheduled for the purpose of maintaining the program's office and operations.
• Uses program data for the purpose of continuous quality improvement, analyzing and planning program services and providing Parents as Teachers program data to local, state and national entities as required.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyze a wide variety of information; deliver services in a home and/or community setting; effective and efficient time management; individualize services and presentation of information;

operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications and an online data management system; plan and manage projects; prepare and maintain accurate records; strong communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational and record keeping skills; and work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field).

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge…