District TOA (Teacher on Assignment) - Middle School New Teacher Mentor 2025-2026SY Grant Funded

MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #38

Position Title: DISTRICT TOA - NEW TEACHER MENTOR2025-2026 SY Grant funded One Year Only Position

Length of Work Yr: 225 contract days 7/16/2025-6/3/2026

Salary Range: $57672

Placement based on education and experience

Department:Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To: Curriculum and Instruction Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree Masters Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience at least 3 in middle school .
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate Appropriately Certified to teach in a Middle School content area
• Demonstrated record of exemplary teaching practice in a middle school learning environment
• Experience working effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse students and special populations
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Credibility and rapport with peers and administrators
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and adult learning
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about early career teacher development
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across roles and functions Values confidentiality in mentoring relationships

JOB GOAL:

To support guide and develop beginning middle school educators in their professional growth and instructional practice. The mentor will build trusting confidential relationships that encourage reflective teaching build instructional capacity and promote growth and high achievement for all students. The goal is to foster beginning teacher success retention and impact through individualized coaching cycles collaborative learning and coordinating support for new teachers by working collaboratively with site and district instructional leaders.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides individualized mentoring for early career educators who teach middle school aligned with district and program goals.
• Utilizes timely and relevant coaching strategies based on the needs of the teacher.
• Facilitates collaborative planning co-teaching and reflective practice with beginning teachers.
• Models best instructional practices and strategies aligned with state standards. Supports mentees in analyzing student data and using it to drive instruction.
• Promotes inclusive practices and learning environments where all students thrive.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries in mentoring relationships.
• Documents mentoring activities and teacher progress in alignment with program expectations.
• Provides professional feedback and supports mentee goal-setting aligned with Madisons vision of highly-effective professional practices.
• Participates in mentor training team meetings and professional development.
• Collaborates with site and district leadership to align mentoring with school initiatives.
• Collaborates with fellow teachers on assignment to provide relevant and timely support to beginning teachers.
• Demonstrates leadership adaptability and initiative in supporting new teacher development.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional strategies
• Utilizes adult learning theory to shift thinking and thus teacher practice
• Knowledge of beginning teacher development and mentoring frameworks
• Ability to use data to inform coaching and instructional support
• Strong communication collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to student-centered practices
• Ability to navigate complex professional scenarios with integrity and professionalism
• Flexibility and skill in adapting to different teacher needs and school environments
• Skilled in using technology and digital tools to support coaching and communication
• Willingness to grow professionally and lead by example

EVALUATION:

Supervised and Evaluated by: Curriculum and Instruction Leadership

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Maintains valid certifications fingerprint card and Appropriately Certified status.

Observes teacher calendar and all Madison School District policies.

Salary to be determined yearly according to Governing Board approved range.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents in English as well as the ability to write routine correspondence in English. Ability to speak effectively in English before groups of customers or employees.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations / issues. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy by the Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk;

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an indoor environment that may be dark or low light and include sounds/music at a high volume.