Mentor Teacher; Contractual Carroll County Public Schools Teacher Induction Program

Position: Mentor Teacher (Contractual) for Carroll County Public Schools Teacher Induction Program
The responsibilities for Mentor Teachers include the following:

* Provides support/mentoring/coaching for new teachers, which includes classroom coaching and induction process responsibilities by meeting with mentees for a minimum of 180 minutes per month

* Provides ongoing support and feedback through joint planning, modeling, team teaching, coaching and other methods as needed in both a face-to-face and virtual setting

* Models effective classroom practices and pedagogical techniques

* Manages time effectively to meet consistently with mentees at various locations

* Implements the instructional coaching model effectively to collaboratively identify mentee's needs, collect data and reflect on the instructional process

* Gathers a variety of qualitative and quantitative data and engages the mentee in assessing data to create a plan of action for teaching and learning

* Identifies and coordinates appropriate professional resources to address the performance needs of mentees

* Collaborates closely with school administration, content supervisors, media specialists and teaching staff to integrate effective teaching strategies

* Participates in the planning, development, and delivery of professional learning opportunities for non-tenured teachers and peer mentors

* Attends Mentor Team meetings as required to discuss program direction, procedures, program improvements and mentoring best practices

* Contributes to the Mentor Team and engages as a collaborative team member

* Participates in self-reflection to improve practice; seeks ongoing professional learning

* Demonstrates a solid understanding of the Carroll County Public School (CCPS) Framework for Teaching and builds teachers' capacity in all four domains

Required Qualifications:

* At least five years of outstanding teaching experience

* Eligible for an advanced professional certificate/license

* Experience with instructional mentoring or instructional coaching within the past two years

* Experience in school/teacher leadership opportunities within the past two years

* Demonstrates knowledge of data-driven planning and continuous improvement

* Demonstrates a high level of expertise and skill in differentiated instructional practices

* Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to build relationships through interpersonal communications with school staff

* Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

* Ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds

* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

* Ability to organize, prepare, and multi-task