Parent Mentor - Special Education (PART-TIME) (900000738)

Parent Mentor•Special Education (PART-TIME) (900000738) Marietta City Schools MCS Department of Student Services•Marietta, Georgia This job is also posted in Marietta City Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5783222

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma with some college preferred

Experience:

Parent of a child with a disability

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.

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

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.

SALARY SCHEDULES

Position Type:

Part-Time Job Requirements