TITLE: Associate Mentor
DEPARTMENT: Assigned Building
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: District Leadership
BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): The Associate Mentor plays an essential role in guiding and supporting associate in their professional development ensuring that they have the skills knowledge and resources needed to be effective in their roles. This position serves as a liaison between district leaders building administrators and Associate fostering a supportive and efficient work environment. The Associate Mentor will assist with annual training setups provide technical support and ensure that Associate have a clear understanding of daytoday operations including Medicaid processing and injury reporting.
SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Fairfield Community Schools Positions SJF110):
Demonstrated experience or willingness to acquire skills:
Embraces and exhibits characteristics outlined in the Fairfield CSD Portrait of a Trojan.
Exhibits dedication to the districts mission and vision actively promoting its values.
Demonstrates an ability to be adaptable and respond productively to setbacks.
Exhibits discipline and flexibility with an ability to embrace diverse perspectives.
Prioritizes active listening as a foundation for understanding others perspectives values and attitudes.
Exhibits ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Demonstrates disciplined thinking that is clear rational openminded and informed by evidence.
Exhibits criticalthinking skills and problemsolving ability.
Exhibits commitment to collaborating with others.
Demonstrates awareness sensitivity concern and respect to connect with others feelings opinions experiences and culture.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HSBS116):
Demonstrated experience or willingness to acquire skills:
Liaison for District Leadership Input: Act as a communication link between associate building administrators and district leaders to relay pertinent updates and feedback.
Assist with Training and Tech Support: Help set up annual training assist with Medicaid processing training and provide ongoing tech support for associates.
ProblemSolving and Q&A: Address daily questions and concerns related to associate duties time clock issues and injury reporting. Offer guidance and quick solutions.
Collaborate with Building Administrators: Work directly with building leadership to ensure associates have the support they need and relay any schoolspecific updates.
Manage Meetings and Reflection: Host monthly structured meetings for associates facilitating observations feedback and reflections to foster professional growth.
Lead in other duties as may be assigned.
ABILITIES (A1):
This position will require physical demands including constant standing walking reaching pushing/pulling lifting under 30 pounds and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.
KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE13 and KED13):
Required to meet one of the following qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in education or related fields is a plus.
Prior experience in an educational setting especially working with associates is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide guidance and resolve issues effectively.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Desired:
5 Years of Experience POSITION INVENTORY: Classified
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: FT
Notice of NonDiscriminationpublic notice: It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and it its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the districts Equity Coordinator Evan Marten Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office 403 South 20th St. Fairfield IA 52556 Telephone: (641)
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