JOB DUTIES:

• Implement services as outlined in the project;
• Submit project evaluation data for the district and the Office for Exceptional children, upon request;
• Attend statewide conferences, regional Parent Mentor meetings, and other networking opportunities;
• Establish with the District Representative a professional development plan aligned with the particular needs of the district;
• With the District Representative, screen and distribute materials/resources to parents of children with disabilities and district personnel to improve student achievement with a focus on early literacy and other areas of identified need;
• Provide, organize and/or conduct workshops or training and provide ongoing technical assistance to parents, district personnel and community members;
• Promote Parent Mentor services within the school district and community (e.g., establish parent support groups and/or support parent networking as needed, help parents find and access community resources);
• Attend ETR/IEP-related meetings at parent or district request;
• With District Representative, promote a program of compliance with current IDEA regulatory requirements, Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities, and local policy relating to student services; and
• Develop and maintain parent and professional partnerships, including serving as a liaison with other Parent Mentor associations and related organizations to promote collaboration and improve student achievement.
• Provide parent education and opportunities at monthly meetings.