Parent Liaison, Special Education

Summary

Provides support to parents and schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to that support students with disabilities.

Essential Duties

• Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-out
• Develops and maintains a Parent Library and provides suggestions to parents regarding appropriate materials that meet their needs
• Affords assistance to parents with the understanding of IDEA, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and building a strong home/school partnership
• Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child
• Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times
• Organizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteers
• Advertises all Special Education Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media
• Communicates with parents via department newsletter and/or website
• Serves as liaison between the local school and parents of kids with disabilities
• Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or supporting students with disabilities
• Participates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards
• Calculates and keeps accurate data on parental involvement and parent contacts
• Submits all required GaDOE/Special Education documentation to SEC office in a timely manner
• Maintains and monitors records required by special education
• Conducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvement
• Collaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents
• Conducts written and oral surveys of parent needs
• Conducts program evaluations of the parent activities offered by the district/SEC
• Serves as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes
• Affords assistance to parents in accessing community resources
• Develops partnerships with other social agencies
• Serves as a resource to PTA
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by the SEC Department
• Performs other SEC duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment; Per GA Department of Education, applicant must be a parent of a child with a disability who is receiving or has previously received special education related services through an IEP

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Knowledge of No Child Left Behind Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Act - Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs - Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills - Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups - Ability to solicit resources for District needs - Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information - Must be computer literate - Excellent organizational and leadership skills - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Physical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment