Novice TeacherMentoring Specialist I (2026-2027 School Year)

PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CERTIFIED JOB CLASSIFICATION

POSITION TITLE: NOVICE TEACHER/MENTORING SPECIALIST I

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Arkansas Educators License
Masters Degree
Five years of successful Teaching Experience
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources/Director for Human Resources

JOB GOALS: Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist with coordinating district-level mentoring for all novice teachers as required by State and District mandates. Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist with collecting pertinent data and preparing reports as required by the State as well as coordinating and providing training for novice teachers.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exhibit professionalism that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to collaborate well with adult learners administrators and the community at large.
• Exhibit a high level of confidentiality related to ethics and professionalism
• Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist II with the Districts recruitment and retention efforts of instructional personnel
• Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist II with assisting novice teachers with attaining a standard Arkansas Educators License
• Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist II in supporting novice teachers with state testing requirements and professional development requirements needed for licensure.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development program evaluation effective instructional strategies classroom management assessment and diagnosis and assist with selecting research-based materials for novice teachers.
• Assist with data analysis and creation of a plan of support for novice teachers
• Maintain current knowledge of effective practices in the area of research-based curricula instruction and assessment practices for the purpose of professional development
• Assist with developing high-quality job-embedded professional development for novice teachers
• Must have reliable transportation to enable travel within the District to meet the needs of novice teachers and instructional stakeholders.
• Know Board of Education policies District and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to the same
• Perform other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule (Placement depends upon education and experience.)

Length of Contract: 225 days per year

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

EVALUATION:

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSSD Board Policy on Certified Personnel.

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age disability race color national origin or gender in any service program or activity (including in admission access treatment employment or vocational opportunities).

Required Experience:

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