Mentor Teacher(s) 2026-2027

Mentor Teacher

*In district applicants only*

This position helps promote quality instruction in schools by providing direct on-the-job coaching and professional development to induction-phase teachers so they can become more proficient in their role as an educator.

A mentor teacher must be have and/or possess:

• A minimum of 3 years experience (5 years preferred) in teaching at the level/subject matter of the new teacher. Experience in comprehensive supplemental and intervention programs are desired.
• Highly knowledgeable about research-based programs principlesof effective instruction differentiation targeted interventions instructional strategies and use of common formative assessments.
• Effective communication and classroom management skills.
• Go through District approved training prior to serving as a mentor and a two-hour CBEA training in addition to District training. (These trainings may be jointly developed and held together if the parties so choose.)
• Use mental agility that results in well thought out coaching strategies.
• Be team-oriented
• Knowledge of successful techniques for classroom organization and experience planning for effective instruction.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to use district approved software and curriculum.
• Time management skills for self and others.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assess student performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students staff and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides opportunities for observation of exemplary practice and model lessons.
• Assists induction-phase teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practices.
• Confers with induction-phase teachers in utilizing the appropriate teaching methodologies through techniques such as team teaching demonstrations simulations and consultations.
• Serves as a liaison to establish maintain and promote a confidential and non-evaluative relationship with induction phase teachers to identify instructional resources and support structures through the entire district.
• Provides informative assessments and processes including non-evaluative conversations with induction-phase teachers by utilizing classroom practices and student learning methods.
• Must complete monthly mentor survey of activities completed with mentee.

Required Experience:

IC