Lead - Mentor Teacher (CHS) (Internal Only) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead - Mentor Teacher (WSTA) position is an internal role for the SY26-27 school year. This role reports to the Building Principal in collaboration with District Administrators. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to support new educators in CPS, with a proven track record of improving teacher retention. This role requires the individual to be a mentor teacher, have completed the Project SUCCESS: Mentoring in Action coursework, or have demonstrated experience mentoring new staff and achieving results with retention.

Requirements

Must be a mentor teacher, have completed the Project SUCCESS: Mentoring in Action coursework, or demonstrated experience mentoring new staff and achieving results with retention.
Strong desire to support new educators to CPS.
Experience and passion to improve teacher retention is a requirement.
Attendance at all meetings for the full duration is required.
Must be available for preparation before and during new teacher orientation training the week before school begins for all Teachers.

Nice To Haves

Internal Only

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating the mentor program at the grade range level by scheduling, planning and facilitating monthly meetings with teacher mentors and new teachers.
Coordinate and lead NEO (New Educator Orientation) in planning, preparing, and executing the NEO week.
Collaborate with administrators to plan and prepare for NEO.
Be available for preparation before and during new teacher orientation training the week before school begins for all Teachers.
Assist District administrators with planning quarterly district mentor meetings as well as mentor training in August 17-20.
Support 2 mentees at their respective schools.
Assist with differentiation of curriculum and activities for staff new to teaching versus new teachers with prior experience.
Facilitate communication between teacher mentors, content coaches, and building administration.
Collect documentation such as time logs from each mentor at the grade range, end of year data from surveys, and information from exit interviews.
Work with administration to ensure that the content for the meetings are aligned with the school and district's instructional focus.
Take on a mentee if a mentor is on leave during the year.
Support new mentors and provide professional development (District Mentor Lead Only).
Complete required assigned summer reading before NEO.
Other duties as assigned by an Administrator.