(4) Parent Educator
: Job Details :

Position Type: OtherDate Posted: 1/1/2024Location: ECHO Educational Enrichment CenterDate Available: 2023/2024Closing Date: until filledECHO Joint Agreement Job Description TITLE: Parent Educator - REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor/Principal QUALIFICATIONS: Highly Qualified Minimum Bachelor degree Knowledge and skills necessary for role assignment Bilingual (Spanish) conversational skills for some assignments Experience working with families with infants and toddlers Experience working in parent education ***Salary commensurate with education and experience RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

1. Implements parent education for families 2. Facilitates parent involvement at a variety of levels throughout the program 3. Consults with staff regarding individual family strengths and needs 4. Facilitates a supportive learning environment for families 5. Implements parent education in accordance with best practices 6. Conducts home visits for assigned families 7. Recommends child and family strengths and needs to develop service plan 9. Monitors development of children and refers for further evaluation 10. Maintains child and family records to facilitate programming and comply with PAT (Parents As Teachers) and ISBE

Communication:

Demonstrates the ability to communicate and interact sensitively and

effectively with parents, children, staff and community agencies

Uses effective written data systems

Communicates necessary information verbally or via reports in a timely manner

Keeps team members and administration appropriately informed.

Displays appropriate written and verbal skills

Maintains confidentiality

Professional Responsibilities:

Participates in professional growth opportunities

Demonstrates appropriate teaming strategies

Demonstrates knowledge of child development

Follows ECHO policies and procedures

Displays flexibility

Is accurate and punctual with reports, records and communication

Reports to tall work assignments in a punctual and consistent manner

Dresses in a professionally appropriate manner

Conducts self in an ethical, appropriate manner and displays good judgement

Performs all duties as assigned