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Tahlequah District
OPAT Parent Educator
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What they do
A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
$68,630 / year median in Oklahoma
+5% projected growth
Job Description
OPAT Parent Educator
Tahlequah Public Schools
Tahlequah District - Tahlequah, Oklahoma This job is also posted in Tahlequah Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5895889Application Deadline:
Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)Posted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
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Oklahoma Parents as Teachers (OPAT) Parent EducatorSALARY:
Certified Teacher Pay ScaleJOB DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE
A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Bi-lingual Prefered Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths. Strong organizational and record keeping skills. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field), Computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet and word-processing.Experience:
At least 3 years experience working with families and young children.Knowledge:
A strong ability to get along with patrons, staff, and administration. A neat, pleasant, clean appearance.Skills:
Effective communication and organizational skills, flexibility, ability to maintain confidentiality. Exhibit computer proficiency in word processing, Able to work independently to complete assigned projects. Must possess management, instructional, and data collection skills. Strong emphasis on working with the public.Machines/equipment:
Computer, printer, copier, typewriter, 10-key, telephone, fax.Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable).
- Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family.
- Develop, monitor and review goals with each family.
- Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being.
- Use the PAT Foundational curriculum to share research-based information with families.
- Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development.
- Complete at least an initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child.
- Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
- Help parents and children transition to other services as needed, to preschool, or to kindergarten.
- Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation.
- Organize and inventory supplies/materials, etc.
- Achieve at least 85% of grant caseload and visit completion goals yearly.