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Discovery Regional HS

Parent Mentor

Laurel, MD · On-site

$20/hr

Parent mentors are parents of children with disabilities who are employed by the districts to support other parents by providing information and resources to help their children succeed in school and ...

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Instructor - Analytics

Tysons, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Instructor - Analytics Analytics Instructors Management Concepts, Inc. is currently recruiting for Analytics Instructors to work on an independent-contractor basis. Do you have a passion for turning ...

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Parenting is the process of raising and nurturing children from infancy to adulthood. It involves providing physical, emotional, social, and intellectual support to help children develop into healthy, responsible, and well-adjusted individuals. Parenting styles and practices can vary widely across cultures and families, but the core goal is to ensure a child's well-being and prepare them for life as independent adults.

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To thrive as a parent, you need a strong understanding of child development, basic caregiving abilities, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Familiarity with parenting resources, child safety guidelines, and available support networks is valuable. Patience, empathy, and effective communication are essential soft skills that help build trust and resilience in children. These skills and qualities are crucial for nurturing healthy, well-adjusted children and fostering positive family relationships.

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Professional parenting coaches often encounter challenges such as building trust with clients, handling sensitive family dynamics, and tailoring strategies to diverse parenting styles. To address these, successful coaches develop strong communication and active listening skills, stay updated on evidence-based parenting techniques, and maintain a nonjudgmental, supportive approach. Regular professional development and peer consultation can also help coaches navigate complex cases and foster continuous growth in their practice.

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Infographic showing various Parenting job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,967 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Parent Mentor

Discovery Regional HS

Laurel, MD • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description: Parent mentors are parents of children with disabilities who are employed by the districts to support other parents by providing information and resources to help their children succeed in school and transition from school to adult life. Qualification RequirementsA parent or family member of a child with a disability who is currently receiving or has previously received special education and related services through an IEP.Strong oral/written communication skills. Strong organization and computer skills. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicating with parents one-on-one regarding parent concerns and/or needsSupporting parents participation in meetingsHelping parents understand the policies, practices and procedures of special education servicesResearching information needed by parent(s) to increase knowledge/aid in attaining services beyond schoolPreparing/Presenting presentations to building awareness and understanding to parents, teachers, and community members related to disabilitiesPreparing and updating informational packets for parents to be distributed by email, student delivery, mailings, social media and/or website postings to facilitate continuous lines of communicationServing on committees as neededFacilitating and supporting school based parent engagement activitiesCoordinating with Parent Resource Centers and providing them with Special Education information and trainings for parentsFind resources for assist students/parentsCoordinating with other agencies/groups such as GLRS, Parent to Parent, Refugee Family Services, etc.Attending required trainings for Parent Mentors Foster meaningful line of communication between home and school that improve attendance and overall student performanceProviding transitional service support that improve post school outcomesOther duties as assigned by the Special Education Director Position Requirements: These required meetings are during the traditional school day. Must attend 2-day training annually hosted by GaDOE typically in early fall (August/September)Must attend monthly virtual sessions typically 1 hour long hosted by GaDOEMust attend bi-monthly regional meetings  Reports To: Special Education DirectorThe specific duties and responsibilities shown in this job description are not intended to nor do they limit in any manner the employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature or functions of the duties and responsibilities for the job described above. The employer may add to, delete, or alter specific duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice. The statements are not all-inclusive and represent typical elements and criteria considered essential to the successful performance of the job. The job may have fewer, more or different duties and responsibilities assigned than those listed in the job description.  Updated: 7/29/2025