Parent Mentor Licking Regional ESC is seeking a parttime Parent Mentor to join the Licking Regional Educational Service Center for the 202526 school year. A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability employed by local education agencies and Educational Service Centers to help families and school districts by providing support information and training services. A Parent Mentor guides and navigates families through the Special Education and supports the work of special education by conveying the parent perspective to the districts and helps the parents to understand their districts responsibilities and perspectives. This role is a partner to community agencies that support children with exceptionalities. They help connect families to local resources and to build networks of support for the child school and community. A Parent Mentor works to educate the parents in the necessary supports so that the family will feel empowered as a member of the students educational team. With education and empowerment the parent will be engaged in their childs educational present and future outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. The inperson parttime position requires an 1821 hour per week commitment. The schedule is flexible however evenings may occasionally be required to meet familys needs. If you are interested and qualified please send your resume or inquiries to Rachel Gerber at Position will be opened until filled.