Teacher Mentorship Coordinator

Title: Teacher Mentorship Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Certified Teacher

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Human Resources/Dean of the College of Education or their designee

Job Summary: The Teacher Mentorship Coordinator is a dual-capacity leader responsible for fostering instructional excellence within WCSD while directing the clinical pipeline for future educators. The roles of this shared position are a collaboration between Waterloo Schools and the University of Northern Iowa.

This individual bridges the gap between theory and practice by providing high-level coaching to current staff and overseeing the grow-your-own pipeline through the Clinical Practice Academy. They serve as the primary liaison for student teacher placements mentor teacher development and the integration of district-university strategic initiatives.

• Pipeline Development: Strengthening recruitment and retention by elevating Waterloo as a premier clinical training site.
• Instructional Excellence: Improving student learning outcomes through evidence-based coaching and professional development.
• Leadership Capacity: Increasing the quality and consistency of mentor teachers and onsite supervisors.

Contract

• 190 Day Teacher Contract
• Extended Contract: 10 days
• Salary Supplement: $7000
• Teaching Load: 0%

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree in education
• Masters degree in educational field required
• Content endorsement

Certification

• Iowa teaching certification

Experience

• 5 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at multiple grade levels (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of Waterloo Community School District curriculum

• Evidence of professional learning and implementation of best practice strategies and/or programs

• Commitment to and willingness to continue learning in the areas of curriculum assessment instructional strategies and learning strategies

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues including experience in leading/facilitating committees or teams

• Demonstrable initiative working independently and with groups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of ability to organize and analyze data (formative interim and standardized) to make instructional/implementation decisions
• Organizational and planning skills for setting short and long range goals and for coordinating efforts for timely accomplishment of those goals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in problem solving
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
• Willingness to collaborate with district-level and school-level staff
• Excellent record of attendance

Technology Requirements

• Ability to navigate Google Suite
• Computer network knowledge applicable to the position
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Supervision of Others:

• N/A

Personal Contacts:

• All district teaching staff and administrators
• UNI personnel

Job Duties:

1. Instructional Coaching & Professional Learning

• Engage in regularly scheduled student-centered coaching cycles to improve teacher practice and student engagement.
• Lead the delivery of professional development including observing modeling and providing non-evaluative feedback.
• Coordinate the New Teacher Institute in collaboration with Waterloo Schools Human Resources and develop mentor modules and seminars to promote collegiality and retention.
• Analyze formative and summative data to guide instructional decisions and differentiate support for beginning teachers.

2. Clinical Practice & University Partnership

• In collaboration with UNI:
• Clinical Practice Academy: Develop pilot and lead the Waterloo Clinical Practice Academy integrating university coursework with district initiatives.
• Placement Coordination: Manage all UNI student teacher and internship placements within Waterloo schools in collaboration with building principals.
• Onsite Supervision: Oversee and calibrate onsite supervisors to ensure consistency in evaluation and feedback.
• Mentor Development: Design and facilitate structured learning pathways for district staff serving as mentor teachers.
• UNI Student Teaching: Teach and facilitate the weekly seminar for UNI Student Teachers.
• Professional Development School (PDS): participate in the redesign of the PDS model to facilitate pipelines and readiness for the profession.

3. Systems & Collaboration

• Maintain a trusting confidential relationship with staff to foster professional autonomy.
• Ensure coherence between university clinical expectations and district instructional priorities (e.g. Iowa Core District Strategic Plan).
• Participate in professional learning teams and keep current on research-based best practices.

Physical Requirements:

Terms of Employment: Teaching contract with extended days

Date Last Revised: 4/2/2026

Required Experience:

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