Parent Mentor

TrulyHired; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Parent Mentor to guide and support families navigating the special education process. This role involves attending IEP meetings, providing resources, and hosting training sessions aimed at strengthening parent participation.

The ideal candidate should be a parent of a child with a disability, knowledgeable about community support systems, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to advocate for families and foster collaboration within the school district.

Qualifications

• Is a parent of a child with a disability.
• Is a member of the served community or has relevant community knowledge.
• Has experience facilitating training or providing resource information.

Responsibilities

• Help families understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Attend IEP meetings at the request of families or staff.
• Provide information and resources to families and schools.
• Host information sessions and support groups for families and educators.

Skills

Knowledge of policies about students with disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Experience with leadership in the parent community

Knowledge of special education systems

Understanding of support systems in the community

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Parent Mentor is a guide and mentor to help parents navigate the special education process and develop their skills as an advocate – the best advocate for their child. The Parent Mentor also serves the school district by providing support, information and training services from the parent perspective.

Report To

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Contract Year

192 days

Purpose

The Parent Mentor supports families and the district with training, advocacy, and resources to strengthen parent participation in special education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess knowledge of policies, procedures and rules concerning students with disabilities.

Required Criteria

• Is a parent of a child with a disability.
• Is a member of the community or has knowledge of the community served by the project.
• Has experience with leadership in the parent community.
• Has experience in and knowledge of special education systems and processes.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Collaborates with various professionals and school officials to meet the needs of families of children with disabilities.
• Knows about support systems in the community.
• Has experience in facilitating training or providing parents with resource information.

Essential Functions

• Helping families understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Attending the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Meetings and other meetings at the request of families or staff.
• Listening to and supporting both family and educators on an individual basis.
• Providing information and resources to families and schools.
• Hosting information sessions, support/networking groups or training programs for families and educators.
• Engaging community service agencies and other resources to support families and schools.
• Connecting families, schools and community partners to benefit students with special needs.
• Attending community meetings when requested by the immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
• Completing all reports relating to program duties.
• Assuming other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and the Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent of Schools or his designee.

Terms of Employment

Salary: 2026-2027 School Year Per Grant Requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Cleveland City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, or the presence of disabilities.