Immediate: Parent Educator, PEP, Waters Landing ES, 0.1 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 6,700 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Parent Educator for the Preschool Education Program (PEP) at Waters Landing ES, 0.1 FTE. The role supports IEP implementation for preschool students and families, in classroom settings or via group/individual meetings with parents.

The candidate will plan and conduct parent seminars, assist families through intake and exit processes, and participate in required meetings outside instructional hours as per MCEA agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, social work, education, or related field.
• Training and experience with pre-kindergarten students with developmental delays and their families.
• MSDE requirements for special education teacher preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support IEP implementation for preschool students and families.
• Assist families through intake and exiting processes.
• Plan and conduct parent group seminars.
• Work with staff and families in classroom or meeting settings.
• Attend meetings outside instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description - Immediate: Parent Educator, PEP, Waters Landing ES, 0.1 FTE (26006NH)

Job Description

Job Specific Information : The wage range for this position is 10% of a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:

Under direction of the Preschool Education Program (PEP) Coordinator, supports the implementation of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for students and their families in accordance with MCPS Program of Studies. Major responsibilities are to support families/caretakers and staff working with children ages three through five enrolled in the program. Assistance occurs within the classroom setting or through group and individual meetings with parents. Parent Educators plan and conduct parent group seminars, and assist families through intake and exiting process. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of special education programs including federal and state legislation relating to assessment, programming, and services for preschool students with disabilities; ability to understand and relate well to students, their parents/caregivers, and classroom teachers. Excellent human relations and oral and written communication skills.

Education Training Experience:

Master^s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in psychology, counseling, social work, education, or related field. Training and considerable experience in working with pre-kindergarten students with developmental delays and their families. Experience in education-based setting preferred; or other combinations of applicable education and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position. Certificate License: Maryland State Department of Education requirements as special education teacher preferred, but not required. Other licenses/certification inappropriate fields are acceptable.