POSITION TITLE:

Parent Mentor

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Director of Special Education

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Employee-180 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

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma with some college preferred

Experience:

Parent of a child with a disability

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 MariettaCity 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

Physical Demands:

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. 

Work Environment:

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Candidates are asked to request a minimum of three (3) confidentially submitted electronic reference surveys via the online application process and provide copies of Georgia Paraprofessional assessment results and/or college transcripts so that the Hi-Q status can be confirmed.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

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.

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