Hybrid Parent Liaison, Special Education (Atlanta, GA, US, 30339) at Fulton County School System
Fulton County School System · Atlanta, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Atlanta
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
- Assists 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
- Monitors and maintains 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
- Assists 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
Certification/Licensure
None required
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
