Instructional Assistant/Parent Mentor

Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2024

JOB DEFINITION: The role of the Parent Mentor is to help parents of children with disabilities effectively navigate the education system in partnership with school district personnel; provide information and support to families; create a mechanism to convey the family perspective to school district officials; translate special education policies and procedures into understandable language for families; and guide families through the special education process.

ELIGIBILITY: An applicant must meet one of the following three criteria: 

1.)    Possess an Associate Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning. 

2.)   Possess at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours from an accredited institution of higher           learning. 

3.)   Pass the Ohio Department of Education approved Parapro examination  administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and possess a high school diploma or GED recognized by the Ohio Department of Education.Original diplomas, transcripts and Parapro results must be presented for verification by the Classified Office of the Human Resources Department. 

  • An applicant must be a Columbus City Schools district resident.
  • An applicant must be the parent of a child with a current or previously identified disability.
  • An applicant must possess a strong desire and willingness to assist teachers and administrators in   serving a diverse student population.
  • An applicant must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors.
  •  An applicant, if hired, must obtain an Educational Aide Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.


SELECTION PROCESS:  Selective Interview

HOURS OF WORK: Varies and for the traditional school year

STARTING SALARY:  $14.62 per hour

 

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