Develops, plans, organizes, and/or implements curriculum for local and regional parent education workshops, classes, and opportunities on a variety of topics including but not limited to program orientation, parenting skills, home health care, nutrition, child development, and job related skills; leads sessions or assigns staff to lead sessions

Provides districts with technical assistance relating to parent education and involvement activities; orients parents to their role in the program through presentations, written materials and parent meetings

Coordinates and oversees local, regional, and/or statewide parent conferences, advisory meetings, and officer elections; works with districts to plan local parent advisory meetings and increase parent involvement

Assists families with the resolution of problems including but not limited to parenting; providing information, and counseling; refers families to other community and educational resources as needed

Designs and develops workshop curriculums; researches topics; and provides goals, objectives, teaching techniques, and resource materials

Confers with the program manager, staff, and related groups regarding families, parent needs, referral system and social service resources

Identifies and provides information about community based resources related to parenting; develops and maintains resource files of written materials, serves on community agency boards, publicizes community sponsored classes or events

Conducts parent and community needs assessment; develops, administers, and assesses surveys; interviews parents, program staff, and community service agencies; and reviews current literature to determine future relevant areas to be addressed by the program

Serves as a liaison and facilitates communication between the program, parents, district representatives, and regulating agencies

Assists in planning a referral system for families/parents regarding available community services and social services; makes referrals to outside agencies and follows up on referrals

Operates various personal computer software application programs to develop and design training and workshop schedules, evaluations, parent newsletters, promotional displays, informational leaflets, and other related materials for distribution to parents; leads in the design and implementation of a parent involvement model for the region and districts

Trains, directs, and oversees subordinate staff as assigned

Creates and maintains procedure manuals, department directories, and routine records; prepares reports related to parent education programs, workshops, and activities

Performs related duties as required.

a valid and appropriate California Driver's License with a driving record which meets the County Office of Education's Insurance requirements an insured vehicle

educational principles, theory, and curriculum as applied to adults

child care, health, and development principles

effective parenting skills

the California educational system and relevant resources

the cultural background of various groups and individuals involved in the communities served by the specified program

interpret and apply program regulations, procedures, provisions and requirements

operate personal computer software application programs to develop, design, prepare, and present information in a variety of written formats

assess and motivate parent participants to ensure program involvement

develop, plan, organize, and implement various educational programs, work plans, and schedules to achieve established goals

effectively communicate with and lead adult groups

work without immediate supervision and direct the work of others

establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and a second language as specified by the County Office of Education.