Peer Mentor Novice Educators Pool; Internal

Position Objective

The LAUNCH Program supports Bellevue School District’s commitment to retaining and developing high‑quality educators through structured mentoring, coaching, and professional learning. It is designed to support novice educators in their first years of practice by building instructional skill, strengthening professional identity, and fostering a sense of belonging within the Bellevue professional community.

Peer Mentors play a critical role in this work by providing confidential, non‑evaluative coaching that helps novice educators reflect on practice, navigate the complexities of teaching, and accelerate professional growth. Mentors support new educators in developing instructional expertise, understanding district systems and expectations, and building sustainable practices that promote long‑term success in the profession.

This position requires additional time outside an educator’s regular assignment. The success of the position depends on the peer mentor’s current professional practice. All assigned peer mentors will receive a stipend.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

• Build and maintain a trusting mentoring relationship with assigned novice educator(s).
• Provide confidential, non‑evaluative instructional coaching that promotes reflection, professional growth, and improved student learning.
• Support novice educators in developing instructional practices aligned with district expectations and research‑based pedagogy.
• Support novice educators in adjusting to Bellevue School District’s professional norms, systems, and contractual responsibilities.
• Guide novice educators in goal setting, reflection, and professional growth planning.
• Maintain confidentiality in all coaching conversations, except where disclosure is required by law or district policy.
• Meet with novice educator(s) at least once per week, adjusting frequency based on educator needs and program expectations.
• Provide opportunities for novice educators to observe effective instructional practice by inviting them to observe the mentor’s classroom at least once per quarter.
• Conduct classroom observations of the novice educator and provide ongoing non‑evaluative written feedback at least once per month.
• Model reflective practice and support novice educators in analyzing instructional decisions and student outcomes.
• Share instructional strategies, resources, and professional tools to support effective teaching and classroom management.
• Participate in program learning opportunities, including monthly mentor sessions with the Program Coordinator.
• Complete one (1) BEST Foundational Opportunity (Mentor Academy 101 or Nakia Academy).
• Maintain documentation of mentoring interactions as required by the program.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support continuous improvement of the LAUNCH mentoring program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Instructional Mentor Program Coordinator.

• Willingness to or completion of one of the BEST Foundational Opportunities: 101 Mentoring Academy or Nakia Academy.
• At least three years of demonstrated successful teaching experience and at least one year of teacher leadership experience.
• Demonstrated effective instructional leadership.
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
• Experience building effective relationships with students, parents, and certificated and classified personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates honesty, empathy, integrity, and a human‑centered approach in working with others.
• Evaluations of employment that support the qualities of the candidate.

• Demonstrated ability to support adult learning through coaching, facilitation, and reflective dialogue.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting novice educators and fostering professional growth.
• Training and/or experience working with students with a variety of educational abilities, backgrounds, and…