PARENT EDUCATOR (.5 FTE) (#1068)

22-23 School Year

182 days/yr

Part-Time - 0.5 FTE (~3.75 hours)

Purpose Statement

The job of Parent Educator was established for the purpose/s of providing developmental information and support to parents with young children; recruiting potential program participants; identifying potential developmental delays; acting as a liaison between school and community; providing information on services available to eligible students and families; conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures; and referring families to other agencies.

This job reports to Principal of Great Beginnings Early Education Center.

Essential Functions

• Communicates with a wide variety of personnel (e.g. school staff, business owners, medical professionals, community based organizations, social service agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed, and that resources that will assist families have been identified.

• Compiles student/family information for a variety of uses (e.g. state reporting, outside agency use, etc.) for the purpose of meeting program requirements.

• Conducts parent meetings for the purpose of giving developmental information, gaining information and/or discussing needs and problems involving students and their families.

• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or making referrals.

• Coordinates with community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities.

• Identifies at risk students for the purpose of providing support and referrals to improve student progress and ensure the families ongoing involvement in the educational process.

• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of providing an up-to- date reference and audit trail for compliance.

• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. staff, group, parent, teacher, meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.

• Prepares written materials (e.g. notes, memos, letters, newsletters, handouts, contact records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Recruits families to the program (e.g. visits new mothers in the hospital, creates fliers, writes newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of providing education and information for parents and meeting program requirements.

• Refers students  and  their  families  to  outside  agencies  (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the need of students and families are met.

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.

• Visits families in their homes for the purpose of providing developmental information, screening to check for developmental milestones, providing interventions for developmentally delayed children, improving communication, providing information regarding school policies and programs, teaching and/or providing referrals.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.  Specific knowledge- based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community resources and principles of a community services program; school educational programs; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; and English grammar/punctuation/ spelling/vocabulary.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.  Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.    Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited.  Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups including those with varying educational levels; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; drives to/from family homes on caseload; working flexible hours; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures.  Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying,  pushing,  and/or  pulling;  frequent  stooping,  kneeling,  crouching,  and/or  crawling; and significant fine finger  dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing.  The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Education Bachelors degree in job related area.

Equivalency None Specified

Certificates & Licenses PAT Certification, Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training Obtain required CEUs each year to maintain PAT certification

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance