Parent Mentor

Discovery Regional HS; Lenox (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Regional HS seeks Parent Mentors (family members of students with disabilities) to support families by providing information and resources that help children succeed in school and transition to adult life. You will work with parents, students, staff, and the community to strengthen communication.

Requirements include attending GaDOE trainings, excellent oral and written communication, strong organization and computer skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a parent or family member of a child with a disability who has received or is receiving special education services through an IEP.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong organization and computer skills are required.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff and the community.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents one-on-one regarding concerns or needs.
• Support parent participation in meetings.
• Help parents understand policies and procedures of special education services.
• Research information to aid parents in accessing services beyond school.
• Prepare and present information to raise awareness among parents, teachers and community.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Collaboration

Education

Parent/Family member of child with a disability

Tools

GaDOE trainings

Job description

Job Description:

Parent mentors are parents of children with disabilities who are employed by the districts to support other parents by providing information and resources to help their children succeed in school and transition from school to adult life.

Qualification Requirements

• A parent or family member of a child with a disability who is currently receiving or has previously received special education and related services through an IEP.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Strong organization and computer skills.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicating with parents one-on-one regarding parent concerns and/or needs
2. Supporting parents participation in meetings
3. Helping parents understand the policies, practices and procedures of special education services
4. Researching information needed by parent(s) to increase knowledge/aid in attaining services beyond school
5. Preparing/Presenting presentations to building awareness and understanding to parents, teachers, and community members related to disabilities
6. Preparing and updating informational packets for parents to be distributed by email, student delivery, mailings, social media and/or website postings to facilitate continuous lines of communication
7. Serving on committees as needed
8. Facilitating and supporting school based parent engagement activities
9. Coordinating with Parent Resource Centers and providing them with Special Education information and trainings for parents
10. Find resources for assist students/parents
11. Coordinating with other agencies/groups such as GLRS, Parent to Parent, Refugee Family Services, etc.
12. Attending required trainings for Parent Mentors
13. Foster meaningful line of communication between home and school that improve attendance and overall student performance
14. Providing transitional service support that improve post school outcomes
15. Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director

Position Requirements: These required meetings are during the traditional school day.

• Must attend 2-day training annually hosted by GaDOE typically in early fall (August/September)
• Must attend monthly virtual sessions typically 1 hour long hosted by GaDOE
• Must attend bi-monthly regional meetings

Reports To: Special Education Director

The specific duties and responsibilities shown in this job description are not intended to nor do they limit in any manner the employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature or functions of the duties and responsibilities for the job described above. The employer may add to, delete, or alter specific duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice. The statements are not all-inclusive and represent typical elements and criteria considered essential to the successful performance of the job. The job may have fewer, more or different duties and responsibilities assigned than those listed in the job description.

Updated: 7/29/2025