Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers

Position Type:Special Services/Parents as TeachersDate Posted:4/27/2026Location:Special Services OfficeQualifications:1. Education level High school graduate2. Certification or Licensure - Successful completion of a minimum of 30 hoursDepartment-approved training in parent education. Valid Parents as Teachers National TrainingCertification.3. Experience desired - Training and/or experience related to the specific responsibilities andcompetencies of the parent educator role is beneficial. Two years of successful experience in aprogram working with young children and their parents.4. Other requirements - Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to theBoard of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, andtelephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.General Summary:Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for workingwith parents of young children, promoting their involvement and providing information and/ordirection; assisting parents in goal setting and educational development; developing and refiningprogram materials; and assisting in transitioning students to preschool and kindergarten.Performance Responsibilities:1. Provides assistance, instruction and materials to parents/children in the areas of languagestimulation and all areas of early childhood development.2. Offers encouragement, information and instruction in the areas of parent educations andhome-school interaction.3. Considerable knowledge of parent education and outreach practices and programs. Providesage-appropriate developmental information and activities to parents.4. Monitors child behavior for educational, visual, and hearing delays. Refers suspected delays toappropriate school staff.5. Maintains flexible work schedule to accommodate parents' schedules, which may includemornings, evenings, and weekends.6. Maintains appropriate records on participation, attendance, home visits, and group meetings.Schedule and maintain appointments.7. Demonstrate patience and maturity in dealing with young children, parents, teachers, andco-workers.8. Conducts screening activities as required9. Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.10.Performs related duties as assigned11. Prepares and disseminates educational and information materials12.Meets applicable district physical ability/healthy and safety guidelines for the positionType of Position: Non CertifiedReports to: Assistant Director of Special Services & Young Learners/ Building PrincipalEvaluated by: Assistant Director of Special Services & Young Learners