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 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. 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 (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 website.

• Education: High School diploma with some college preferred.
• Experience: Parent of a child with a disability.
• Physical Demands: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending or twisting at neck and back; close vision required for reading typewritten material.
• Work Environment: Occasionally loud; frequent interaction with the public and staff.
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
  • 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.

Position Type:
Part‑Time