How to apply: APPLY: Complete the Grant Funded Non-Certified Application found on our website putnamcountyesc.org. Return application with a Letter of Interest, and Resume to the ESC: Katelyn Gerding, email [email protected].
Parent Mentor-Grant Position
Summary
The Parent Mentor will serve as a resource and liaison between families, school staff and the community.
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.
DEADLINE: Until Filled
Experience
CRITERIA TO APPLY:
Is a parent of a child with a disability;
Is a member of the community or has knowledge of the community served by the project;
Has experience in and knowledge of special education systems and processes;
Demonstrates excellent communication skills;
Collaborates with various professionals and school officials to meet the needs of families of children with disabilities; and knows about support systems in the community; and
Has experience in facilitating training or providing parents with resource information.
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Salary/Benefits
SALARY: Position is contingent upon grant funding.
