Building Mentor - Washington

Building Based Mentor

Classification:
Teacher Leadership

Reports To:

Building Principal

Job Goal:
This role will support and empower new to district educators by providing tailored, non-evaluative mentorship that fosters a deep connection to CRCSD culture. Through a professional partnership, this role aims to boost teacher retention, elevate morale, and ensure high-quality learning experiences for all.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Support new-to-district teacher(s) with professional practices which could include; implementing effective instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, class culture and climate, supporting ELL and students with special needs
• Collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with teacher(s) being supported building leadership and teachers
• Participation in opportunities for job-embedded professional development focusing on new-to-district teacher needs
• Provide specific actionable feedback on professional practices
• Participate in professional learning focused on supporting new teachers to the profession or district
• Support new colleagues with both building level and district level questions regarding policies and procedures.

Essential Skills/Aptitude:

• Strong knowledge and application of best instructional practices
• Experience demonstrating consistent positive impacts on student achievement and classroom culture
• Strong interpersonal, technology, and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and application
• Ability to manage time and plan effectively
• Optimism and a growth mindset for potential expansion of self and colleague(s) on their collective professional journey
• Strong organizational skills, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction to ensure learner success with diverse populations

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience in Cedar Rapids Community Schools

Compensation:

• Stipend - $500 annually
• Extra duty (i.e.,.5 day of support during NT Pre-service)
• 3 hours of Professional Learning paid with TQ funds ($30/hour)

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc.
• Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff.
• Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear.
• The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file…