New Teacher Mentor

A New Teacher Mentor is an educator who is an instructional leader willing to provide ongoing support and professional development.

• Attend a mandatory one-hour orientation/training workshop
• Log 1-2 hours every month in Frontline; mentor hours should total a minimum of 15 hours
• Collaborate with the Induction Program Coordinators as needed
• Facilitate a strong start to the school year
• Provide instructional support by observing and conferencing with the mentee
• Model instructional strategies or facilitate opportunities for the mentee to observe other effective teachers
• Provide a schedule for group mentoring with the support team
• Provide advice on classroom management and how to handle various behavioral issues
• Provide pedagogical strategies and methods to teach a diverse community of learners
• Provide support in teaching and learning standards of the MA Curriculum Frameworks
• Provide professional support by aligning the induction program to building goals, initiatives, and culture
• Meet with content facilitators or instructional coaches to facilitate opportunities for mentee to access curriculum resources, systems, data collection, and lesson planning
• Maintain and sustain a confidential relationship
• Support teachers in understanding the Massachusetts Teacher Evaluation system and how the administrator conducts walk-throughs, formative, and summative meetings

• Effective in the classroom, as shown by receiving a rating of at least proficient on recent evaluations
• Outstanding, proven teachers whose practice reflects excellent content knowledge of the MA Curriculum Frameworks
• Effective communicators and problem solvers, especially when working with adults
• Knowledgeable about the professional and community resources in the school and district
• Completed at least three years of experience

• Compensation is set in accordance with the Beverly Teachers Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
• In the event that multiple individuals are selected to fill a single stipend position, the stipend amount shall be divided equally among all such individuals.