Parent Liaison @ Special Education

Parent Liaison @ Special Education #4026

Mt. Diablo Unified School District Special Education - Concord, California

• Job : 5568697
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 18, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 04, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Hours Worked: 24 Hours per Week
• Days Worked: 205 Days
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Salary: $119,128 to $155,703 Per Year

• Under the direction of the Chief, Special Education & Pupil Services, serves as a liaison to parents of special needs students regarding the District’s Special Education Program, services and activities; facilitates understanding of and provides resources and information related to special education programs and objectives; works collaboratively with District staff assisting parents in accessing programs and resources in an effort to implement Individualized Education Plan goals.

• Reports To:
  
  Chief, Special Education & Pupil Services
• Supervises:
  May supervise and evaluate assigned classified staff.

• Serve as a liaison to parents of special needs students regarding the Special Education Program and its activities; assists parents with the Individual Education Program process and related activities.
• Maintains appropriate documentation related to parent contacts, compliance complaints, home visits, parental meeting attendance and other forms of parent participation as directed by the Chief, Special Education & Pupil Services.
• Prepares and assists in preparing written and oral reports regarding the Parent Liaison Program and other matters as directed by the Chief, Special Education & Pupil Services.
• Provides input and information to school staff and families regarding the needs and disabilities of students, which have an educational impact.
• Works collaboratively with district staff and or other organizations/individuals in an effort to resolve parent complaints and or respond to parent inquiries/requests for information.
• Oversees Resource Parent Program.
• Increases families' knowledge and involvement by helping families identify and independently use community resources, activities, and support groups.
• Makes home visits and telephone calls to parents of students enrolled in special education classes; encourages interest and involvement in activities at the child’s school; and attends IEP meetings upon request.
• Assists in consulting with families, staff, and teachers to determine needs to be addressed in IEP, and to identify and provide information regarding appropriate educational and community resources; assists families in gaining access to instructional special education programs and services for students with special needs.
• Communicates with parents and staff pursuant to district-wide policy of open communication, including openly discussing services for students.
• Works with parents to develop resources and/or acceptable alternatives.
• Assists the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Chair and Board in planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings of the CAC; arranging for speakers; preparing agendas and backup materials; arranging for childcare and translations; serves as ex-official member of all CAC committees, including that committee charged with developing a parent-friendly legal rights notice assuring that the readability level is appropriate for parent needs. Preparing and distributing notices and reminders to parents and staff.
• Participates in personnel development activities as a trainee and trainer.
• Assists program specialists, teachers, and paraprofessional staff in a variety of duties including, but not limited to, scheduling and attending meetings and parent workshops, planning educational programs for the parents and providing support to parents of students.
• Serves as a resource for local community events related to Special Education.
• Maintains parent-friendly communications, including but not limited to, regularly writing for and/or contributing to the District’s Newsletter.
• Administers a “help line” for parents to assist in responding to parent questions and concerns.
• Participates in the Back to School Program for parents to meet with special teachers, specialists,…