Title: PARENT MENTOR
Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Provides advocacy support for students with disabilities and their families. Promotes positive working relationships between families, member district and service center personnel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum Educational Aide Permit required.
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Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of service center special education programs.
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Congenial disposition and ability to learn required skills for the assignment.
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Minimum educational aide permit required.
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Current service center area resident and parent/guardian of a student identified as disabled (per ODE grant requirements).
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Demonstrates skill working with people using a “hands-on” involvement style.
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Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
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Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
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Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
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Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance
requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal
law.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides parent-mentoring services to improve the lines of communication between home, school and community.
- Consults with the assigned supervisor to receive support and address concerns.
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Facilitates community outreach efforts to understand/address family concerns. Develops/delivers presentations to help parents/guardians identify and access community resources.
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Responds promptly to requests for assistance with family concerns related to student learning.
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Consults with staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
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Collects and makes available special education and parenting resource materials.
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Helps parents/guardians understand special education services and prerequisite requirements for student participation. Attends IEP meetings when requested.
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Establishes parent/guardian groups. Facilitates networking activities.
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Respects the educational environment. Displays impartiality and objectivity.
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Follows member district/service center procedures to protect the privacy of family/student information.
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Performs clerical and recordkeeping duties as directed.
2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
- Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
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Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
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Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
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Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
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Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
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Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
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Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
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Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
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Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
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Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
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Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
5. Keeps current with emergency management plan procedures.
- Protects program property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
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Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
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Upholds high standards for proper conduct. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
- Helps implement workplace initiatives to advance organizational goals.
Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements and service center administrative procedures.
Working Conditions:
NwOESC offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.
Safety is essential to job performance. NwOESC is an alcohol and drug free work environment. Employees must comply with all NwOESC policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.
This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations and unforeseen circumstances.
CONTRACT: 2026-2027 School Year; Roughly 20 hours per week.
LOCATION: NwOESC Main Office in Archbold, Ohio. The parent mentor supports school districts in the NwOESC Service area (Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and/or Williams Counties).
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
SALARY: Based on the adopted salary schedule and the candidate’s experience.
BENEFITS: Paid sick and personal leave. Membership in the State Employee Retirement System (SERS) is included.
APPLY TO: Submit an online application at www.nwoesc.org under Employment Opportunities. https://nwoesc.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
