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The responsibilities for Mentor Teachers include the following:
- Provides support/mentoring/coaching for new teachers, which includes classroom coaching and induction process responsibilities by meeting with mentees for a minimum of 180 minutes per month
- Provides ongoing support and feedback through joint planning, modeling, team teaching, coaching and other methods as needed in both a face-to-face and virtual setting
- Models effective classroom practices and pedagogical techniques
- Manages time effectively to meet consistently with mentees at various locations
- Implements the instructional coaching model effectively to collaboratively identify mentee's needs, collect data and reflect on the instructional process
- Gathers a variety of qualitative and quantitative data and engages the mentee in assessing data to create a plan of action for teaching and learning
- Identifies and coordinates appropriate professional resources to address the performance needs of mentees
- Collaborates closely with school administration, content supervisors, media specialists and teaching staff to integrate effective teaching strategies
- Participates in the planning, development, and delivery of professional learning opportunities for non-tenured teachers and peer mentors
- Attends Mentor Team meetings as required to discuss program direction, procedures, program improvements and mentoring best practices
- Contributes to the Mentor Team and engages as a collaborative team member
- Participates in self-reflection to improve practice; seeks ongoing professional learning
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of the Carroll County Public School (CCPS) Framework for Teaching and builds teachers' capacity in all four domains
Required Qualifications:
• At least five years of outstanding teaching experience
• Eligible for an advanced professional certificate/license
• Experience with instructional mentoring or instructional coaching within the past two years
• Experience in school/teacher leadership opportunities within the past two years
• Demonstrates knowledge of data-driven planning and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates a high level of expertise and skill in differentiated instructional practices
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to build relationships through interpersonal communications with school staff
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to organize, prepare, and multi-task
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