Parent Educator

Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN); Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking a compassionate Parent Educator to provide peer support to families of children with disabilities in Kentucky. This part-time role involves assisting families in navigating early intervention and special education processes while connecting them with community resources. The ideal candidate is a Kentucky resident with lived experience in the disability system.

Benefits

Mission-driven team

Remote work

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must be an individual with a disability or a family member of someone with a disability.
• Kentucky residency required.
• Knowledge of IDEA Part B and/or Part C essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support for families of children with disabilities.
• Assist families in navigating educational processes.
• Connect families to community resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Benefits

• Mission-driven team
• Remote work
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Overview

KY-SPIN, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable individuals to join our team in a part-time peer support role. This position is ideal for someone with lived experience navigating disability systems and a passion for empowering families of children/youth with disabilities.

Position Overview

The Parent Educator will serve as the point of contact for families with children/youth with disabilities. KY-SPIN is seeking individuals who live in the following areas of Kentucky: eastern, western, north eastern, and south central.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer support to families of children with disabilities, helping them meaningfully participate in their child’s education
• Assist families in navigating early intervention (IFSP), special education (IEP), and 504 processes
• Help parents become effective advocates for their children by offering guidance, training, and support
• Connect families to valuable community resources, services, and supports
• Represent KY-SPIN at regional and statewide events
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with clients, staff, partners, and board members
• Support the planning and implementation of statewide events and workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Prerequisites

• This is a peer support position: Must be an individual with a disability, or a parent/caregiver/immediate family member of someone with a disability
• Kentucky resident
• Knowledge of IDEA Part B (ages 3–21, KY public school systems/IEP) and/or Part C (birth–3, KEIS/IFSP)
• Familiarity with disability rights, systems navigation, and inclusive practices
• Standard high school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to pass a background screening
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel statewide

Position Requirements

• Positive, outgoing, and approachable self-starter with strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Docs and Sheets, and able to complete required documentation
• Stable internet access and ability to work remotely
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Must be available to work 20-25 hours per week, Monday-Friday typically between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST / 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, with occasional adjustments to accommodate family schedules

KY-SPIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Flexible work from home options available.