Parent Mentor: part time position for the Hancock County Schools:JOB DEFINITION: The role of the Parent Mentor is to help parents of children with disabilities effectively navigate the education system in partnership with school district personnel; provide information and support to families; create a mechanism to convey the family perspective to school district officials; translate special education policies and procedures into understandable language for families; and guide families through the special education CRITERIA:- A parent of a child with a disability- Live in Hancock County- Member of the community and has knowledge of the community and local support systems- Experience in special education system and processes- Ability to collaborate with various professionals and school officials to meet the needs of families and children with disabilitiesEXEPECTED JOB DUTIES:- Develop the parent mentor project budget with the District Representative- Implement services outlined in the project- Submit project evaluations for the district and the Office for Exceptional Children- Attend statewide conferences and regional parent mentor meetings- Provide organize and conduct workshops and trainings to parents district personnel and the community- Attend ETR/IEP meetings at the request of a district or parent