Parent Mentor Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: The Parent Mentor Coordinator (PMC) is responsible for overseeing the Parent Mentor Program (PMP) at a designated elementary school in the Waukegan Public School District. This position is 30 hours a week.

We currently have 3 open positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Recruitment: The Coordinator is required to recruit a cohort of Parent Mentors (PM) according to the amount of stipend allotted to the school for the school year.

Support and Supervision: The Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of the daily operations of PMP.  This includes:

• Work with teachers or school administrators to match Parent Mentors with classroom teachers (not their own child’s teacher)


• Work with Parent Mentors to commit to a schedule for their classroom in agreement with the teacher and as needed by the school.


• Check-in with teachers once a week for updates on PM responsibilities


• Get parent mentor and teacher signatures for the Parent Mentor weekly timesheet


• Be available to assist PM in resolving any issues that may arise while carrying out their responsibilities


• Keep and maintain files of records for every Parent Mentor


• Maintain mutual respect among the Parent Mentors, teachers, and school administration to ensure the proper implementation and execution of the PMP and to make sure everyone understands their roles


• Ensure Parent Mentors that will participate in-person are following Safety Policy regarding COVID


• Plan and facilitate initial PM training and weekly workshops, reflections, or planning sessions for their designated schools throughout the school year, and ensure their Parent Mentors attend weekly training sessions provided by the Parent Engagement Institute (PEI)


• Conduct observations of in-person classroom work or virtual sessions as the case may be for each parent mentor at least once per semester in order to ensure Parent Mentors receive the training and support they need to be successful


• Submit necessary paperwork and reports on or before its due date. These include monthly reports, Program evaluations (e.g. Pre and Post Surveys), PM time sheets and all other forms / paperwork required for the program and or requested by PEI


• Attend all PEI statewide meetings as well as HACES meetings and training.

Skills:

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work


• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment


• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements

Qualifications:

• Ability to take initiative and work with a team


• Computer proficiency


• Committed to self-growth and development


• Must have access to an automobile with valid driver's license and insurance

• Each Coordinator must be accountable to his/her responsibilities and must act with the highest level of professionalism, must communicate regularly with the PMP Organizer, PMP Team and must demonstrate a strong commitment to the success of the program

HACES is an EEO employer that provides employment opportunities either salaried or volunteered regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.