BEST Mentor Teacher

Hoquiam School District No. 28

New Teacher Mentor

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 6/12/26

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

Note - this is an internal position only and the stipend amount will be determined based on awarded grant funds.

The New Teacher Mentor is a critical component of Hoquiam School Districts comprehensive induction program for new teachers. This role provides sustained support and guidance to beginning teachers throughout the school year on issues related to planning instruction and professional collaboration. By cultivating reflective practice and fostering growth the New Teacher Mentor promotes continual improvement for novice teachers while aligning with the districts four pillars: meaningful relationships engaged learners adaptive pathways and community connections.

Meaningful Relationships

• Cultivate learning-focused trusting relationships with mentees through regular reflective conversations.
• Foster positive open and empathetic communication with students staff administrators and families.
• Build connections between mentees and school/district learning communities.

Engaged Learners

• Support mentees in developing effective instructional practices aligned with district and state standards.
• Guide mentees in designing engaging lessons that meet diverse student needs.
• Encourage equity-driven practices to support student success for all learners.

Adaptive Pathways

• Facilitate mentee growth through formative observations feedback and reflection.
• Support mentees in setting and achieving professional goals.
• Connect mentees to resources professional learning opportunities and district systems.

Community Connections

• Collaborate with colleagues district leaders and OSPI programs to support mentees success.
• Attend OSPI roundtables district mentor meetings and trainings as required.
• Model professional ethics cultural responsiveness and a commitment to equity in all interactions.

Professional Qualities and Characteristics

• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching learning and educational equity.
• Recognized by peers and leaders for professional knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency in all 8 WA State Teacher Evaluation Criteria through most recent evaluation.
• Commitment to personal growth through feedback reflection and professional learning.
• Effective time management initiative and follow-through in an unstructured environment.

Effective Interpersonal Communication

• Demonstrates honest respectful and sensitive communication with all stakeholders.
• Builds rapport and trust with students and colleagues.
• Listens with empathy and addresses conflict proactively.

Standards-Based Mentoring Practice

• Promotes mentee reflection and professional growth.
• Supports mentees in curriculum instruction and assessment practices.
• Encourages equitable practices and outcomes for all students.

In addition to their primary job responsibilities New Teacher Mentors will:

• Provide 12 hours per week in mentor-mentee activities (planning conferences reflection conferences classroom observations feedback sessions OSPI roundtables district meetings etc.).
• Conduct formative observations of mentees with written feedback.
• Participate in colleague mentor meetings (quarterly) or release mentor meetings (monthly).
• Complete the OSPI Mentor Academy 101 or 102 (3-day training).
• Submit a monthly mentor activities tracker.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk hear and communicate effectively.
• Frequent walking and mobility throughout school facilities.
• Ability to sit use hands to keyboard or handle objects reach with arms and carry materials.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus required.

Work Environment

• Typically moderate noise levels in school and office settings.
• Travel between schools and community locations as needed.

License Requirements

• Must possess or acquire and maintain a valid Washington State Drivers License.

Compensation for New Teacher Mentors is based on the state-funded allocation. The stipend is divided as follows:

• ⅔ Mentor
• ⅓ Mentee

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator Brianne Barrett Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417