District Mentor Coordinator Job Westfield area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: DISTRICT MENTOR COORDINATOR

District Mentor Coordinator

Westfield Public Schools Teacher Mentor Program - Westfield, Massachusetts

This is an internal posting only. Only current WPS employees may apply

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, oversee, and continuously improve the Mentor/New Teacher Induction program and all related activities (i.e. orientation, new teacher seminars, etc.)

Work with all building coordinators to provide support for mentors and educators who are new to Westfield Public Schools.

Coordinate the efforts of all building mentoring programs by communicating with building coordinators, principals, and central office.

Provide mentor training and/or oversee mentor training professional development.

Write or give input to any grant opportunities for the mentoring program.

Plan and implement all grant funded activities, if applicable.

Assist with arranging and monitoring all grant expenditures.

Assist in the creation of materials to assist principals, mentors, and new teachers in their mentoring endeavors.

Order materials and supplies relevant to the mentoring program.

Constantly communicate to the community the importance of mentoring in the training and retaining of new teachers.

Observe the code of confidentiality between mentor and new teacher.

Be involved in providing suggestions and feedback for mentor program enhancement.

Attend School Committee/Central Administration meetings as necessary to offer input.

Position subject to funding Position Type:
Part-time Salary: $3,605 to $3,605 Stipend Job Categories:
Administration >
Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Must understand the program's requirements, such as training, orientation, observations, conferencing, and ongoing peer support meetings.
Must be committed to the personal growth of new teachers.
Must understand the needs of new teachers, mentors, the Westfield Public School System, and individual schools regarding mentoring and be able to provide guidance and support to meet these needs.
Shall establish a collaborative relationship with all constituents including: mentors, new teachers, building/grade level coordinators, principals and central administration
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Michael Morris, HR Director
94 North Elm Street
Suite 101
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone:
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