District Mentors; Internal

Job Description

Mentors are hired to support teachers who are in their first three years in the district.

Stipend: $1,374.65

THIS IS ONLY FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES.

• Certified teacher.
• Strong instructional practice using evidence-based teaching and learning strategies.
• Willing to facilitate small group sessions to help new staff acclimate to the school and district as well as reflect on teaching practices.
• Ability to help colleagues navigate challenging situations.
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Google Documents, Google Spreadsheets.

• Participate in a planning session and new teacher orientation day which occurs before the start of the school year.
• Attend 3 planning meetings with mentor/induction program coordinator.
• Plan and facilitate two meetings a month with mentees to meet the goals of the program.

• Promote the personal, professional well-being and retention of new teachers to the district.
• Build relationships between new and experienced teaching staff.
• Acclimate new teachers to the climate and culture of their school.
• Improve teaching practice to raise the level of student achievement.
• Heighten reflection and self-assessment through peer coaching and observations.
• Participate in protocol-led discussions that facilitate high levels of collegiality, collaboration, and reflection.
• Analyze student work to best revise and adjust teacher practices to meet the needs of all learners.