Mentor ; NAMS); In-House

New Assignment Mentor Support Program

The purpose of the New Assignment Mentor Support (NAMS) program is to provide local support by assigning a mentor to newly hired CCCSEA Unit Members who do not have a university mentor or qualify for the Induction Program and to current unit members who move into a new assignment in a different program or type of class. The NAMS mentor will provide support and resources according to the participating unit member's needs.

Prior approval from the participant's supervisor is necessary for release time and/or the purchase of any resources. The mentor shall help the participating unit member adapt to a new site and/or new position. Mentor and participant shall determine the frequency and duration of the support. One meeting per month is preferred. The Contra Costa County Office of Education (COE) shall notify by email newly hired unit members who do not qualify for other mentor support, and current unit members who are working in a new type of class or setting of the availability of the NAMS program.

Unit members desiring to participate in NAMS will complete and submit a NAMS Referral Form to their supervisor and shall be assigned a Mentor within one (1) month of submitting the referral form. Participation in NAMS is voluntary.

Applicants must possess or qualify for:
• Current certificated Unit Member who has had a permanent status for at least two (2) years with COE and three (3) total years of certificated experience.
• Most recent evaluation does not include an improvement plan.
• Currently or has served in a similar position as the participant.
• Currently serving or has served students of similar ages and grade levels, when possible, assigned to same site, program, or region. Applicants must complete the EDJOIN application. Please be sure that your EDJOIN application is updated with your current information, including the employment section. The following questions are included in the online application:
1. Please describe your teaching experience with the Contra Costa County Office of Education and your overall teaching experience.
2. Please describe any teacher mentoring experience you have. 2:
Please describe your experience working with diverse staff, programs, and student populations. The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call .