Elementary School Teacher Grade 3 New Teacher Support Mentor

SALARY
Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the recommended candidate.

Range:
Career Path I: $47000 - $66500
Career Path II: $48500 - $90500

TAG Stipend - $7500

Additional Stipend - $2500

BENEFITS
We continually strive to offer a high-quality comprehensive benefits package to our employees.

Insurance:

This position is eligible for medical dental and vision insurance coverage on the employee spouse and eligible dependents. The employees insurance will be effective on the first of month following the hire date. The EVSCalso offersemployees an opportunity for life insurance and long term disability coverage.
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Retirement:
As a contract teacher this position will automatically be enrolled in the Teacher Retirement Fund (TRF) through the state of Indiana which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). In addition this position is eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement investment plan a 403(b) Match Program and a tax-free post-retirement medical expense account (VEBA).

Additional Benefits:
Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use our Health & Wellness Centers conveniently located within the community. These areno-costhealth clinics that provide primary care treatment generic prescription medications (at no cost) physicals health screenings and labs. Accumulated sick leave days and personal business days will be provided under this position as employees have access to EVSC Wee Care our employee-only early learning centers. Wee Care provides a quality early learning experience for children as young as six weeks through age five.

POSITION OVERVIEW

New Teacher Support Mentor Summary
Mentor Leads support new educators in establishing strong instructional and professional practices. They guide mentees in developing effective routines implementing instructional expectations and systems maintaining professional standards and building meaningful connections within the school community.

In addition Mentor Leads serve as instructional leaders by activating and facilitating high-functioning Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and modeling best practices through an open classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities
Mentor Leads support mentees in:

• Classroom logistics routines and structures
• Establishing norms and protocols including effective communication
• Implementing instructional expectations and using school and district systems
• Developing professional practices such as reliability confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
• Building connections with staff families and community partners

Mentor Leads are also expected to:

• Serve as PLC activators by facilitating an effective team PLC that models strong collaboration data use and instructional focus
• Demonstrate leadership within the PLC by establishing clear agendas norms and outcomes
• Maintain an open model classroom where colleagues can observe high-quality instructional practices
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by sharing strategies and fostering reflective practice among peers

Required Mentor Deliverables
This is the verification method not hours.

• Completion of quarterly mentor training
• Evidence of completion of New Teacher Assurances aligned to the role
• Mentoring plan and calendar
• Monthly activity log of support provided
• End-of-year reflection and discussion
  
  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  An individual must be able to perform each essential duty requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teaches corporation-approved curriculum while creating a classroom and total school environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques instructional media and performance assessments which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law corporation policy and administrative regulations.
• Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies as needed to maximize probability of student success.
• Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities seeks the assistance of corporation specialists as needed and/or required and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree from an accredited university.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Indiana teaching certificate in appropriate grade level and area of study required.