Mentor Teacher Internal Only

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Mentor Teacher - potentially temporary

Location:School

Application Deadline: until filled

Schedule: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.

Starting Salary Range: Salary Stipend most likely

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following additional responsibilities:

Onboarding new teachers

Serve as the primary teacher resource for teachers during their first 3090 days
Conduct a structured onboarding walkthrough covering daily routines
Provide a curated set of resources templates and tools relevant to working with students with IDD
Provide support and guidance on
- Documentation requirements
- Communication practices with all stakeholders
- Supervising paraprofessionals

Ongoing consultation and support

Be available during non-student contact hours to answer instructional classroom management and procedural questions
Provide real-time guidance on adapting lessons for diverse learners across the 521 age range
Meet regularly (at minimum bi-weekly) with mentees for structured check-ins

Instructional Planning Support

Assist new and developing teachers in designing structured IEP-aligned lesson plans that reflect evidence-based practices for IDD
Model differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying cognitive communication and motor profiles
Support development of classroom schedules visual supports and environmental arrangements that promote student independence
Help teachers interpret assessment data and incorporate goals into daily instruction
Review and give feedback on lesson plans unit maps and instructional materials outside of student contact hours
Share examples of data collection systems progress monitoring tools and IEP goal tracking templates

Classroom environment and structure

Guide new teachers in establishing predictable structured routines that support students with IDD
Advise on physical classroom setup sensory considerations and organized materials systems
Support implementation of visual schedules transition cues and reinforcement systems
Help teachers build and maintain effective working relationships with classroom paraprofessionals

Professional culture and wellbeing

Guide new teachers in establishing predictable structured routines that support students with IDD
Advise on physical classroom setup sensory considerations and organized materials systems
Support implementation of visual schedules transition cues and reinforcement systems
Help teachers build and maintain effective working relationships with classroom paraprofessionals

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

Minimum Qualifications

Valid special education teaching license/certification
Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience with students with IDD
Demonstrated expertise in IEP development implementation and progress monitoring
Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Experience in facility alternative or non-traditional school settings preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AAC systems applied behavior analysis (ABA) or positive behavior supports (PBIS) Prior mentorship coaching or leadership role

Our Values:

Inclusion Compassion Advocacy Respect Empowerment

Required Experience:

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Position: Mentor Teacher - potentially temporaryLocation:SchoolApplication Deadline: until filledSchedule: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.Starting Salary Range: Salary Stipend most likelyNo day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following additional responsibilities:Onboarding new teach...