Parent Involvement Specialist 2026-2027

Position Type:Support StaffDate Posted:4/22/2026Location:Emanuel County Board of Education(High-Needs School)Date Available:07/27/2026Parent Involvement SpecialistsPOSITION PURPOSE:Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist parents and otherprofessional staff in the parent resource center to enable parents/students to effectively useinstructional materials and equipment in the center, including support during extendedhours such as evenings and Saturdays to accommodate the Technology Bus/MobileClassroom schedule and school parent-teacher events.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:• Assist parents/students in locating reference and other instructional materials for thepurpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of parent resource center books,materials, and equipment.• Assist in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction,media, and other skills.• Assist in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.• Work with families to provide assistance to reinforce basic learning.• Operate audio-visual equipment as needed.• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials.• Support parent and student engagement activities during non-traditional hours (eveningsand Saturdays), including events connected to the Technology Bus/Mobile Classroom andschool-based parent-teacher nights.ADDITIONAL DUTIES:• Perform any other related duties as assigned.• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant tobe all inclusive of every task or responsibility.EQUIPMENT:• Assist in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructionalequipment, including a personal computer if necessary.• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.• Effective writing and communication skills.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding parents, students, employees,and others.• Ability to follow directives of supervisor, and assist parents and students with respect toinstructional and non-instructional tasks.• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents,students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer and digital literacy skills, including but notlimited to Microsoft Word, Canva, email communication, and other educational orproductivity platforms.• Ability to assist parents and students in developing basic computer skills to supportlearning and engagement.QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledgefor successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications may be equivalent to:• High School diploma or equivalent.• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of paraprofessional GACEassessment.• Prior experience working with parents/students is desirable.• Experience with basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Canva, email) is preferred.PERFORMANCE FACTORS:Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds offorce frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationshipsthat are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to beflexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differencesamong diverse populations.Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence offrequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts orstimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpecteddeadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new andunexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability tomaintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who maybe angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precisedirections relative to work steps or the final project.Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks;and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and inwriting, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to theschool system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and tomaintain constructive working relationships.Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and toseldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Processappropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school systemprocedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientiousabout work performance.EVALUATION:Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated Supervisor inaccordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel