We are currently seeking part-time Parent Educator position at Early Learning Center. Inquiries regarding this position may be sent to jennifer.meyers@sdowmo.org.

Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

POSITION SUMMARY (Primary purpose of job)

Parent Educators make personal visits to families to assist families with community resources, early childhood development, and early detection of developmental delays.

SPHERE AND SCOPE OF INFLUENCE (Supervisory scope, district impact and budgetary responsibility)

Parent Educators provide the first impression of the District to families served. This position is essential in influencing the District mission and vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Major duties which the position exists to perform)

• Perform personal visits to families in their home to provide resources and developmental information.
• Build and maintains secure relationships with students as well as maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, parents, and patrons.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with timelines including individual student records, screening records, content area reports, and building/department records as needed and/or assigned.
• Actively engage as a member of team including but not limited to, student teams, grade level or department teams, focus groups, Building and/or District teams.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, harassment, etc. as directed by Board Policy and otherwise required by law.
• Other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance as it relates to the scope of the position.

OTHER DUTIES (duties which the incumbent can be expected to perform)

• Additional duties necessary to supervise students, monitor events, or assist in an emergency situation.
• Attend building events such as open houses, curriculum night, informational meetings, and events designed to bring the public into the District.
• Occasional or sporadic duties such as taking tickets at an event, participating on an interview committee, covering a duty of a colleague, etc.
• Participate in professional development activities and/or work outside of the typical school work day and/or school calendar.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise students at all times and/or as directed by supervisor

Supervise events as described above and/or directed by supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Minimum educational requirements, licenses, skills and experience required as well as preferred options)

Parents as Teachers National Certification

Minimum of 60 college hours

Minimum of two years experience working with young children

Early Childhood certification such as Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, and/or five years experience in pre-school setting preferred.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, complete required training annually, and demonstrate the values of the District at all times. For information regarding policies, regulations, and values of the District, visit http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/ .

PHYSICAL RELATED REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should be able to move in and around the classroom, building, District buildings, and campus locations. The candidate may be required to lift up to 50lbs. and maintain consistent attendance in accordance with the attendance policy unless otherwise required by law. General functioning such as the ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, utilize District resources including District issued technology and meeting multiple demands from people while interacting with students, staff, and the public are required to fulfill the essential job duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Typical school conditions including indoor and outdoor activities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The work conditions and environment described is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The School District of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.