Mentor (26-27

Mentor Position

Mentor - defined as an experienced educator who advises, assists, and coaches a mentee (a beginning teacher).

Location:

Central Elementary (Multi-Categorical with Autism) Employment Term:  school year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pre-conference discussion, observation and post-conference discussion with assigned new teacher.
• Provide classroom assistance to the beginning teacher in the delivery of his/her instructional program.
• Assist the beginning teacher in acquiring materials and other resources.
• Attend all staff development sessions and complete necessary assignments for mentor teachers.
• Establish a constructive beginning teacher-mentor relationship designed to enhance communication and exchange of ideas.
• Keep the principal informed of interventions with the assigned beginning teacher without betraying confidentiality.
• Assist the beginning teacher in planning, preparing, and conducting classroom instruction.
• Observe, analyze and provide feedback on the beginning teacher's delivery of his/her instructional program.
• Advise the beginning teacher on strategies to maintain effective classroom management.
• Assist the beginning teacher in developing methods to appropriately evaluate student progress.
• Use the supervisory techniques necessary to improve the beginning teacher's delivery methods.
• Discuss and put into practice techniques and/or strategies to improve areas of need.
• Identify professional development opportunities that will enhance the beginning teacher's subject area knowledge.
• Disseminate information about and encourage the beginning teacher's attendance at workshops, seminars, staff development training and other educational offerings.
• Monthly reports must be submitted to the county office within the month that the meeting was held. Failure to submit timely reports can disqualify mentors from future mentor positions.

Qualifications:

• Valid West Virginia teacher certification and currently employed as a full-time teacher in the Marshall County Schools.
• Mentor must have completed the WVDE mentor training already or enroll in and complete the next training.
• Teachers at the same school, teaching the same or similar subject, and grade level as new teacher will be given preference.
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience.
• In-field Master's Degree preferred.
• Excellent evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interest in assisting teachers new to the profession.
• Ability to assist beginning teachers through a supervisory rather than evaluative approach.
• Ability to keep confidentiality standards.
• Willingness to attend staff development sessions for mentors.

Salary: $60.00 per month stipend provided by the State for the mentor working directly with the beginning teacher ($600 for the full year).