Parent Advocate & School-Community Liaison (Part‑Time)

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center in Archbold, Ohio is seeking a Part‑Time Parent Mentor to provide advocacy support for students with disabilities and their families. The role involves improving communication between home, school and community, and supporting districts and service center staff.

Starting immediately, this 20-hour-per-week position emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and effective collaboration with families and educators.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Aide Permit required.
• Demonstrates understanding of service center special education programs.
• Flexible, reliable and able to handle challenging tasks.
• Current service center area resident and parent/guardian of a student identified as disabled.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides parent‑mentoring services to improve communication between home, school and community.
• Maintains professional relationships and contributes to team goals.
• Keeps accurate records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Respects privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Keeps current with professional standards and updates skills as needed.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Educational Aide Permit

Job description

Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center in Archbold, Ohio is seeking a Part‑Time Parent Mentor to provide advocacy support for students with disabilities and their families. The role involves improving communication between home, school and community, and supporting districts and service center staff.

Starting immediately, this 20-hour-per-week position emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and effective collaboration with families and educators.