JOB OPENINGS

Parents as Partners in Education of Alabama is a non-profit agency working throughout the state to provide education, trainings, resources, and support to families of children, youth and young adults with and without disabilities. Parents as Partners has an administrative office in Mobile and regional offices in Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville Alabama.

 Parent Educator -
Full-time position. Applicants must have knowledge of or willingness to learn federal, state, regular and special education laws and regulations. The Parent Educator provides information and assistance to parents of children in the public school system that will better enable them to become involved in their children's education and to advocate for their children's educational needs. The Parent Educator also provides information and training to parents and professionals to inform them of the various legal requirements related to the quality of education for all children. By presenting workshop training, the parent educator assists parents in obtaining appropriate services for their children. Important to the effectiveness of the Parent Educators work is the ability to collaborate with and provide training in schools and community agencies that will enhance partnerships between parents and schools that effectively improve educational outcomes. Some evening, weekend work and overnight travel required. Applicant must have dependable personal transportation. Verifiable experience / Background check. Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test. Bilingual skills highly desirable.

 Information Resource Specialist II -

Part-time position. Job duties: greeting clients, registering clients, data entry, prepare workshop materials, and clerical duties. Applicants must have knowledge of or willingness to learn federal, state, regular and special education laws and regulations. Applicant must have dependable personal transportation. Some evening, weekend work and overnight travel required. Verifiable experience / Background check. Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test. Bilingual skills highly desirable.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 
• Verbal / written communication / public speaking skills 

• Ability to keep accurate records and collect data for evaluation purposes
• Negotiation / conflict resolution skills 

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Planning / time management 
• Strong computer skills in Office XP

• Outstanding ability to work well with a diverse population.

• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary

• Capacity to exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making

• Demonstrate commitment to the goals of the project and organization
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Self-Starter                  

Send cover letter and resume to:

Director
P.O. Box 161274
Mobile, AL 36616-2274

EOE – non smoking office