Parent Mentor - Special Education; PART-TIME

Parent Mentor
- Special Education (PART-TIME) )

Marietta City Schools MCS Department of Student Services
- Marietta, Georgia

Job : 5783222

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

POSITION TITLE: Parent Mentor

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Special Education

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Classified Employee-190 days (20 hours per week) - Flexible work hours required. Some mandatory travel required. Minimal evening, weekend, and summer responsibilities required.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Funding Source:
Federal Funds – Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership

Salary range: $10,080 to $14,500

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To nurture communication among parents and educators, ultimately leading to greater parental involvement and success for students with disabilities.

Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.

• Promote parent support groups and parent involvement initiatives.
• Serve on school, district and state committees promoting parent involvement.
• Attend school-level and community events and public forums.
• Participate in GaDOE Parent Mentor functions and trainings.
• Help parents navigate the special education process.
• Provide and/or coordinate trainings (i.e., IDEIA, No Child Left Behind, Transition, IEP safeguards, SSI, Medicaid, Person-centered planning, etc.).
• Respond to phone calls and parent correspondence.
• Help parents find appropriate community resources.
• Help parents understand and cope with their child’s disability.
• Support educators in collaborative home/school relationships (preschool through post-school).
• Support parent and teacher use of assistive technology and resources (lending library).
• Research parent resources and support postings on DSS School Fusion web site.

Education: High School diploma with some college preferred.

Experience: Parent of a child with a disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently sitting and standing. The employee may occasionally bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read typewritten material.

The noise level in the work environment is at times loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.

Ability to communicate in multiple modalities preferred (PECS, ASL, bilingual).

Professional appearance and calm demeanor.

Ability to stand and speak before a crowd.

Ability to offer non-judgmental advice.

Knowledge of various disabilities.

Knowledge of the Marietta City school system.

Ability to accomplish goals with minimal direct supervision.

Exceptional organizational and record keeping skills.

Excellent communication skills (speaking, writing, listening).

Working knowledge of the internet and Microsoft platforms.

Understanding of laws related to students with disabilities.

Knowledge of local and GaDOE contacts and resources.

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs, and dealings with the public.