- Position Type:
Special Education - Date Posted:
9/10/2025 - Location:
Central Office - Closing Date:
until filled Position: Parent Mentor Attending IEP meetings
Talking/meeting with parents one-on-one re: parent concerns and/or needs
Researching info needed by a parent
Facilitating webinars, trainings or workshops to parents and other groups
Preparing and updating info for parents/groups:
Serving on committees
Coordinating with agencies and groups and providing them with Special Ed. information
Attending required trainings for Parent Mentors in Georgia
Participating in other forums
| Parent Mentor-Special Education | JobID: 1581 |
*This is a grant funded position and the availability of the position, work schedule, and annual salary is contingent upon grant funding annually.
Applicant Requirements:
The parent mentor must have a child with a disability who is currently receiving, or has previously received, special education and related services through an IEP.
Parent mentors must work a minimum of 20 hours per week
Job Description:
The parent mentor will assist in building partnerships between families and schools and with the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) parent involvement.
The parent mentor must attend professional development on statewide initiatives and family engagement strategies including, but not limited to:
• Annual GaPMP Fall FY26 statewide meeting.
Job Duties:
Examples:
– Transition to Middle School checklist
– List of Helpful Websites
– List of Helpful Books
Examples:
– Transition Fair for high school students
- Special Education Olympics
• Four regional meetings/trainings
• Parent Mentorship Grant Orientation
