1st Year Mentor Teacher
Bellingham Public Schools•Bellingham, MA
1d
About The Position
Mentor teachers needed to provide resources and ongoing support to new teachers and staff. Focus on effective teaching practice, classroom discipline and management, analyzing student data, and organizing for instruction. 50 hours of mentoring are required unless otherwise determined by the Assistant Superintendent. Mentors will meet frequently (formally and informally) during the school year to reflect on practice and plan curriculum and lessons. Substitutes provided for peer coaching and observations. Responsible for keeping a log of dates, times, and content covered in the required 50 hours. May be asked to attend up to three (3) one hour meetings outside of contracted hours.
Requirements
- Must be a trained mentor or complete the district mentor training prior to becoming a mentor
- Minimum of 3 years on staff
- Minimum Bachelors Degree
- Mentor Training
Responsibilities
- Provide resources and ongoing support to new teachers and staff
- Focus on effective teaching practice
- Focus on classroom discipline and management
- Focus on analyzing student data
- Focus on organizing for instruction
- Meet frequently (formally and informally) during the school year to reflect on practice and plan curriculum and lessons
- Keep a log of dates, times, and content covered in the required 50 hours
- Attend up to three (3) one hour meetings outside of contracted hours (if asked)
