Empowering Parent Mentor - Special Education Support

Butts County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Butts County Schools in Jackson, Georgia seeks a dedicated Parent Mentor to support families navigating disability services. This grant-funded, full-time position focuses on linking families with schools and state initiatives, with a requirement that the candidate has a child who receives or has received special education through an IEP.

The role involves attending IEP meetings, meeting with parents one-on-one, researching parent needs, and delivering webinars or trainings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families of students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and eligibility.
• Ability to design and deliver trainings or workshops for parents.

Responsibilities

• Attending IEP meetings
• Interacting with parents one-on-one regarding concerns and needs
• Researching information needed by a parent
• Facilitating webinars, trainings or workshops for parents and groups
• Preparing and updating information for parents and groups

Skills

Parent engagement

Communication

Public speaking

Job description

Butts County Schools in Jackson, Georgia seeks a dedicated Parent Mentor to support families navigating disability services. This grant-funded, full-time position focuses on linking families with schools and state initiatives, with a requirement that the candidate has a child who receives or has received special education through an IEP.

The role involves attending IEP meetings, meeting with parents one-on-one, researching parent needs, and delivering webinars or trainings.