Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers (School Year 2026-2027)

Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers (School Year 2026-2027) Willard R-2 School District - 4.3 Willard, MO Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Phone communication High school diploma or GED Computer skills Home visits (communication methods)

Full Job Description JobID:

2917

Position Type:

Special Services/Parents as

Teachers Date Posted:

4/27/2026

Location:

Special Services Office Qualifications:

1. Education level -High school graduate 2. Certification or Licensure - Successful completion of a minimum of 30 hours Department-approved training in parent education. Valid Parents as Teachers National Training Certification. 3. Experience desired - Training and/or experience related to the specific responsibilities and competencies of the parent educator role is beneficial. Two years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents. 4. Other requirements - Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.

General Summary:

Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for working with parents of young children, promoting their involvement and providing information and/or direction; assisting parents in goal setting and educational development; developing and refining program materials; and assisting in transitioning students to preschool and kindergarten.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance, instruction and materials to parents/children in the areas of language stimulation and all areas of early childhood development. 2. Offers encouragement, information and instruction in the areas of parent educations and home-school interaction. 3. Considerable knowledge of parent education and outreach practices and programs. Provides age-appropriate developmental information and activities to parents. 4. Monitors child behavior for educational, visual, and hearing delays. Refers suspected delays to appropriate school staff. 5. Maintains flexible work schedule to accommodate parents' schedules, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends. 6. Maintains appropriate records on participation, attendance, home visits, and group meetings. Schedule and maintain appointments. 7. Demonstrate patience and maturity in dealing with young children, parents, teachers, and co-workers. 8. Conducts screening activities as required 9. Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served. 10.Performs related duties as assigned 11. Prepares and disseminates educational and information materials 12.Meets applicable district physical ability/healthy and safety guidelines for the position

Type of Position:

Non Certified Reports to: Assistant Director of Special Services & Young Learners/ Building Principal Evaluated by:

Assistant Director of Special Services & Young Learners Contract:

185 Days