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PUTNAM COUNTY
SCHOOLS Job Description
Number: Title: Parent Mentor
Nature of Position The Parent Mentor is responsible for providing communication and access to
programs and services to promote optimal levels of proficiency for all students
with disabilities. This position will be responsible for serving as liaison between the
school and parents, developing training events and materials for families, and
assisting families with issues related to the care and/or education of their children
with disabilities.
Reports to Title: Director of Special Programs
Required
Education
Preferred Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite software
Experience, Skill, Required Must be a parent of a student with a disability.
and Certification Must be able to attend overnight conferences (two a year)
provided by the Georgia Department of Education.
Provide information and assist in registration of students.
Assist parents in accessing information about educational
programs.
Serve on the Federal Advisory Council.
Provide family support services with local agencies to help
foster student attendance and achievement.
Serve on community councils and committees promoting
youth activities and initiatives.
Serve as a contact person for parents to call about questions
concerning school services and specific activities and events.
Work with transportation and other district services to assist
parents who request assistance to school programs and other
school related activities.
Link family and community engagement efforts to student
learning.
Work to provide tutoring and instructional support for
parents to assist their children.
Make home visits, when necessary, to encourage parental
involvement and to follow up on parental requests for
services.
Assess parent concerns and recommend effective course of
action to alleviate concerns.
Coordinate parent-training events at individual schools and in
community settings.
On a monthly basis, provide Director of Special Programs with
a log of contacts and activities.
Train family leaders on special education rules and
regulations so they can partner with school principals to assist
other families.
Must be able to relate to people of all ethnic groups and
different social economic levels.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Must be willing to work beyond the hours of a traditional
school day.
Must be dependable and trustworthy.
Ability to plan and conduct training/information sessions.
Must be able to meet the public and serve as a school system
representative to provide information for and support school
programs.
Considerable knowledge of a variety of community and
human services agencies and resources.
Considerable knowledge of parent education and outreach
practices and programs.
Duties and (Charter District Accountability Plan Goals 5)
Responsibilities Works with interagency personnel to provide support and assistance for
students with disabilities and parents to promote student attendance and
achievement.
Works with and initiate community awareness programs to promote
special programs and parent involvement in the schools.
Organizes and presents parent education and training to assist parents to
understand the instructional process.
Serves to promote a positive image of system programs and initiatives.
Works with all stakeholders concerning testing, Common Core Standards
and other mandates facing local schools and programs.
Terms of The work calendar will be 180 days. Position will be for approximately 20
Employment hours a week.
Special Education Director
Approvals Human Resources
Superintendent
PUTNAM
JOB DESCRIPTION SUPPLEMENT
COUNTY
SCHOOLS
Number: Title: Parent Mentor
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
it could be performed by an employee in another job within
Non-Essential the workgroup.
Responsibilities Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and
Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be
considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
(None)
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be
described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require
more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section.
Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any
necessary information.
[ ] OFFICE
Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment.
The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or
ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of
equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is
frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment,
which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few
exceptional physical or sensory demands.
[ ] CLASSROOM
Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical
classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged
periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping,
or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of
Physical and equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are
Sensory Demands requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands,
but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
(Check any that apply to this job and complete the
required information.)
[ ] Heavy lifting of up to pounds
[ ] Frequent climbing up to feet, and/or working on building roofs.
[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne
matter.
[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or
other potential hazards.
[ ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.
[ ] Other:
