English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Program Mentor [LIC3019]

A position has been declared open by the Ogden School District for a Mentor to adult teachers enrolled in the OSD competency-based English as a Second Language Endorsement for the 2026-2027 school year.

*Strong internal candidates*

Mentors play a key role in guiding adult learners through the 5 ESL Endorsement courses by offering individualized support feedback and encouragement as participants work to demonstrate ESL instructional competencies. They serve as a bridge between course content and practical application helping ensure participants achieve success in both theory and practice. Mentors will be paid $3600 per school year by Payment for Extra Services for successfully meeting the terms of the Mentor MOU.

Some of the five courses offered in the ESL Endorsement program will have more than one session each.

Under the direction of the Cultural Linguistic Diversity Teacher Specialists and the course

instructor the Mentor:

• Will provide individualized support to endorsement participants as they work towards competency in the theories principles and practices of creating successful learning environments for English Learner (EL) students
• Will create an environment favorable to adult learning and personal growth
• Will use formative data and research based practices to help endorsement candidates successfully provide effective instruction to OSDs diverse language learners
• Will partner with the course instructors to help endorsement candidates implement and demonstrate course competencies successfully
• Will attend and lead sections of 3 face to face class meetings per 11 week term.
• Will attend mentor training sessions during the first 11 week term.
• Will demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission and conform to endorsement policies including attendance absences and evaluations
• Will help participants with goal setting and reflection for their portfolios; including providing feedback on their growth

The successful candidate demonstrates these characteristics and strengths:

• Utah Teaching License with an ESL Endorsement
• Successful experience working with EL students
• Familiarity with both online and face to face instructional delivery methods
• Ability to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to adult learning models
• Strong commitment to endorsement participants success
• Successful experience in gathering and utilizing formative data
• Proactive communication
• Experience with successful collaboration with adults
• Adherence to professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission