EPI Parent Educator 2026-27

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Job Details EPI Parent Educator 2026-27

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Duties Essential Functions

• Engage in recruitment activities as applicable
• Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
• Develop monitor and review goals with each family
• Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction development-centered parenting and family well-being
• Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other
• Engage in parent-child interaction activities and increase knowledge of ways to support childrens development
• Complete at least initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child
• Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
• Help parents and children transition to other services as needed
• Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least two hours of staff meetings monthly
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
• Participate in continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelors or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology or a related field is recommended or equivalent degree outside of the US.
• Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents is also preferred.
• It is essential that parent educators have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and possessing key characteristics e.g. empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, often in the field.
• Computer skills including web browsing, e-mail, Internet and word-processing.
• The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.

SALARY BENEFITS Sick, Vacation and Personal days will be awarded each year adhering to Board Policy.

Qualifications Bachelors or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology or a related field is recommended or equivalent degree outside of the US. Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents is also preferred. It is essential that parent educators have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and possessing key characteristics e.g. empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths. Strong organizational and record keeping skills. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, often in the field. Computer skills including web browsing, e-mail, Internet and word-processing. The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.

How to Apply Go to the Districts website www.cairoschooldistrict1.com About Us Section to download a Certified Application or call 618-734-4102 EXT 403 and request that an application be mailed to you. Mail the application to: Cairo School District Number One Attn: Business Office 4201 Sycamore St. Cairo, IL 62914

Or email the completed application to jobs@cairoschooldistrict1.com

Email Address: jobs@cairoschooldistrict1.com

School District: https://www.cairoschooldistrict1.com ILearn Link: ILearn Report Card Link: District Report Card

Job Posting Date: 3/6/2026 Start Date: NA Email for More Information: prizkallah@cairoschooldistrict1.com, kgriffin@cairocschooldistrict1.com

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Job Details District Name: Cairo USD 1 Building Name: District Address: 4201 Sycamore Street, Cairo, IL 62914 Phone: 618-734-4102 Fax: 618-734-4047 IASA Region: Shawnee County: Alexander Employment Type: Full-time permanent Job Category: Agency/Association Grade Level: Secondary

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