Non-Licensed Staff Member Mentor Coordinator

Township High School District 113•Highland Park, IL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mentoring Program Coordinator provides district-wide leadership for the Non-Licensed Staff Mentorship Pilot, supporting new hires in non-licensed positions including Administrative Assistants, Building/Grounds/Maintenance & Security, Educational Support Personnel, Intensive Special Education Paraprofessionals and Transportation roles across both high schools, the transportation building and the administration building. The Coordinator partners with Human Resources to secure and screen mentor volunteers, oversees mentor/mentee matching, and monitors the progress of every pair throughout the school year.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in a non-licensed role within the district
Not currently serving in a supervisory role
Satisfactory performance evaluation; supervisor recommendation or approval
Willingness to complete the required mentor training
Willingness to work with multiple mentees throughout the year including those with different roles
Communicates clearly both in oral and written format with all constituents of the District 113 community.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups.
Apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Calculate figures, estimates, proportions, percentages, and cost projections.
Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Strong technology skills, including standard Microsoft Office suite / Google Workspace, financial management, and data analysis.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of verbal and written instructions and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.
Build positive relationships with constituents of the District 113 community that includes students, teachers, school staff, administrative team, Board of Education, guardians, and private providers.
Use good safety awareness and judgment
Follow policies
Report potentially unsafe conditions
Follow manufacturer safety instructions when using equipment
Follow agency ergonomic policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Work with HR to recruit, screen, and secure mentor volunteers across all pilot sites and staff categories
Facilitate the matching of mentors and mentees based on role, location, and schedule compatibility
Collaborate with HR to plan and facilitate mentor training
Check in regularly on the progress of each mentor/mentee pair; collect and review monthly check-in notes
Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors, mentees, and supervisors throughout the pilot year
Plan and facilitate at least two group mentor/mentee gatherings (one per semester) to share insights and address challenges
Distribute and track completion of mentee self-assessment, mid-year, and end-of-year surveys
Intervene and coordinate a re-match if a mentoring pair is struggling
Track participation, meeting completion rates, and survey response data across the district
Compile the end-of-year pilot evaluation report and present findings and recommendations to district leadership
Maintain the confidentiality of all conversations with mentors and mentees, disclosing information only when required due to a safety concern, mandatory reporting obligation, or serious policy violation.
Demonstrate professionalism, uphold district values, and help foster a welcoming, supportive culture for new staff throughout their onboarding experience.