Putnam County Schools

PUTNAM COUNTY
SCHOOLS / Job Description
Number: / Title: / Parent Mentor
Nature of Position / The Parent Mentor is responsible for providing communication and access to programs and services to promote optimal levels of proficiency for all students with disabilities. This position will be responsible for serving as liaison between the school and parents, developing training events and materials for families, and assisting families with issues related to the care and/or education of their children with disabilities.
Reports to / Title: Director of Special Programs
Education / Required
Preferred / Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite software
Experience, Skill, and Certification / Required / ·  Must be a parent of a student with a disability.
·  Must be able to attend overnight conferences (two a year) provided by the Georgia Department of Education.
·  Provide information and assist in registration of students.
·  Assist parents in accessing information about educational programs.
·  Serve on the Federal Advisory Council.
·  Provide family support services with local agencies to help foster student attendance and achievement.
·  Serve on community councils and committees promoting youth activities and initiatives.
·  Serve as a contact person for parents to call about questions concerning school services and specific activities and events.
·  Work with transportation and other district services to assist parents who request assistance to school programs and other school related activities.
·  Link family and community engagement efforts to student learning.
·  Work to provide tutoring and instructional support for parents to assist their children.
·  Make home visits, when necessary, to encourage parental involvement and to follow up on parental requests for services.
·  Assess parent concerns and recommend effective course of action to alleviate concerns.
·  Coordinate parent-training events at individual schools and in community settings.
·  On a monthly basis, provide Director of Special Programs with a log of contacts and activities.
·  Train family leaders on special education rules and regulations so they can partner with school principals to assist other families.
·  Must be able to relate to people of all ethnic groups and different social economic levels.
·  Must have strong organizational skills.
·  Must be willing to work beyond the hours of a traditional school day.
·  Must be dependable and trustworthy.
·  Ability to plan and conduct training/information sessions.
·  Must be able to meet the public and serve as a school system representative to provide information for and support school programs.
·  Considerable knowledge of a variety of community and human services agencies and resources.
·  Considerable knowledge of parent education and outreach practices and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities / (Charter District Accountability Plan Goals 5)
·  Works with interagency personnel to provide support and assistance for students with disabilities and parents to promote student attendance and achievement.
·  Works with and initiate community awareness programs to promote special programs and parent involvement in the schools.
·  Organizes and presents parent education and training to assist parents to understand the instructional process.
·  Serves to promote a positive image of system programs and initiatives.
·  Works with all stakeholders concerning testing, Common Core Standards and other mandates facing local schools and programs.
Terms of Employment / The work calendar will be 180 days. Position will be for approximately 20 hours a week.
Approvals / Special Education Director
Human Resources
Superintendent
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS / JOB DESCRIPTION SUPPLEMENT
Number: / Title: Parent Mentor
Non-Essential
Responsibilities / A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
·  it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
·  it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.
Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
(None)
Physical and
Sensory Demands / Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information.
[ ] OFFICE
Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment.
The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or
ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of
equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is
frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment,
which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few
exceptional physical or sensory demands.
[ ] CLASSROOM
Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical
classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged
periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping,
or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of
equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are
requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands,
but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)
[ ] Heavy lifting of up to pounds
[ ] Frequent climbing up to feet, and/or working on building roofs. [ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne
matter.
[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.
[ ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.
[ ] Other: