Parent Educator (Youth Developer)

Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Parent Educator (Youth Developer)
DEPARTMENT:
Teaching and Learning
LOCATION: Elementary
FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant Funded

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Union
REPORTS TO:
Works under the direct supervision of the Family Resource Coordinator and School Principal.
FLSA DESIGNATION:
Non-Exempt; 10 months; 35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours required. $21.00 Hourly Rate. Note: This is a non-Union, part time, grant-funded position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Class D Operator’s License.
2. Must be willing to work flexible hours.

• Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student’s life and learning;
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and the factors that influence these different needs;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal and social skills;
• Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
• Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student, under the direction of a teacher or administrator;
• Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;
• Ability to collect and record performance data on students under the direction of a licensed teacher, while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment;
• Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior to be provided to licensed professionals, as appropriate and directed by a licensed teacher;
• Ability to draw on knowledge and resources regarding a variety of developmental and age-appropriate instructional methods, techniques, and materials when supporting the instruction of the licensed teacher;
• Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to follow oral and written direction of licensed teachers, seeking clarification as needed;
• Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents;
• Ability to prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning, as directed by a licensed teacher;
• Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment;
• Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
• Ability to use strategies that promote the student’s independence;
• Ability to utilize learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices;
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with families and other external stakeholders;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Attends professional training;
• Meets regularly with Coordinator to discuss progress of program;
• Compiles materials and create files for documentation of compliance with the parent involvement components;
• Demonstrates knowledge of parent involvement requirements in law;
• Documents all activities, assesses and records family progress;
• Ensures that parent involvement outreach efforts encompass the appropriate types of parent involvement to reach out to families;
• Helps to develop a family friendly environment at the school;
• Links parents with agencies in the greater Waterbury area that provide social services for families;
• Plans and conducts personal visits to homes of children ages 0-3 to support parents;
• Plans and coordinates parent meetings with children in program;
• Plans and coordinates parent trainings, workshops, seminars, and literacy classes;
• Plans and delivers group meetings on parenting topics and activities for children ages 0-5;
• Plans classes for parents that model effective instructional strategies;
• Provides monthly tips, strategies, and ideas to parents;
• Provides regular communication with parents to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school;
• Provides school administration and teachers with research articles and handouts for parents;
• Screens enrolled children, evaluates family needs, refers clients to appropriate services;
• Serves as a liaison between administrators and staff regarding parent involvement issues;
• Sponsors parent involvement training sessions to help parents work with their children at home;
• Supports school-level initiatives;
• Surveys parents to assess the effectiveness of the school’s parent involvement program;
• Works to develop activities, and events geared to reach the families of program students;
• Performs other related duties as required.