DIVISION: Academic and Student Supports
GRADE: NT11
DEPARTMENT:  Department of Exceptional Programs
WORK DAY:  190
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
JOB CLASS: 4130
GROUP: Classified
POSITION SUMMARY
This role is dedicated to advising, educating, and supporting families of students with disabilities within the Clarke County School District. The Parent Mentor serves as a key resource, helping families navigate the educational system and advocating for the needs and rights of their children to ensure they receive appropriate and effective educational support.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• Clearance Certificate
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance
WORK EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Skills-based Competencies
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 pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications; applying physical restraint practices; and promoting activities and/or events.
Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities/behaviors; classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; methods of instruction and training; operation of office equipment and technology; school safety and security practices.
Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; working extended hours and working with frequent interruptions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Serves as a liaison and enhances communication between parents and school district staff.
• Assists parents with explanation of parental rights and the IEP process.
• Complies information needed to assist in determining parent needs in the district.
• Assists with parent training and follow-through as needed.
• Assists parents and students with disabilities who are suspended from school to intervene in ways that decrease the need for further disciplinary referrals at the school level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
Vision:
Hearing:
Speech:
Upper Body Mobility:
Strength:  Some lifting
Environmental requirements:
Mental Requirements:
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.
It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Last Updated: 08/2024