District Mentors; Internal

Mentors

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Duties:

• 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 (see below)

Goals of the NAPS Mentor program:

• Promote the personal, professional well being and retention of new teachers to the district.
• To build relationships between new and experienced teaching staff.
• To acclimate new teachers to the climate and culture of their school.
• To improve teaching practice in order to raise the level of student achievement
• To heighten reflection and self assessment through peer coaching and observations.
• To participate in protocol led discussions that facilitate high levels of collegiality, collaboration and reflection.
• To analyze student work in order to best revise and adjust teacher practices to meet the needs of all learners.