Teacher Mentorship Coordinator

Waterloo Community School District • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

The Teacher Mentorship Coordinator is a dual-capacity leader responsible for fostering instructional excellence within WCSD while directing the clinical pipeline for future educators. The roles of this shared position are a collaboration between Waterloo Schools and the University of Northern Iowa. This individual bridges the gap between theory and practice by providing high-level coaching to current staff and overseeing the "grow-your-own" pipeline through the Clinical Practice Academy. They serve as the primary liaison for student teacher placements, mentor teacher development, and the integration of district-university strategic initiatives. Pipeline Development: Strengthening recruitment and retention by elevating Waterloo as a premier clinical training site. Instructional Excellence: Improving student learning outcomes through evidence-based coaching and professional development. Leadership Capacity: Increasing the quality and consistency of mentor teachers and onsite supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in education
• Masters degree in educational field required
• Content endorsement
• Iowa teaching certification
• 5 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at multiple grade levels (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Waterloo Community School District curriculum
• Evidence of professional learning and implementation of best practice strategies and/or programs
• Commitment to and willingness to continue learning in the areas of curriculum, assessment, instructional strategies and learning strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including experience in leading/facilitating committees or teams
• Demonstrable initiative working independently and with groups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of ability to organize and analyze data (formative, interim and standardized) to make instructional/implementation decisions
• Organizational and planning skills for setting short and long range goals and for coordinating efforts for timely accomplishment of those goals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in problem solving
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
• Willingness to collaborate with district-level and school-level staff
• Excellent record of attendance
• Ability to navigate Google Suite
• Computer network knowledge applicable to the position
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at multiple grade levels (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Instructional Coaching & Professional Learning: Engage in regularly scheduled, student-centered coaching cycles to improve teacher practice and student engagement. Lead the delivery of professional development, including observing, modeling, and providing non-evaluative feedback. Coordinate the New Teacher Institute, in collaboration with Waterloo Schools Human Resources, and develop mentor modules and seminars to promote collegiality and retention. Analyze formative and summative data to guide instructional decisions and differentiate support for beginning teachers.
• Clinical Practice & University Partnership: In collaboration with UNI: Clinical Practice Academy: Develop, pilot and lead the Waterloo Clinical Practice Academy, integrating university coursework with district initiatives. Placement Coordination: Manage all UNI student teacher and internship placements within Waterloo schools in collaboration with building principals. Onsite Supervision: Oversee and calibrate onsite supervisors to ensure consistency in evaluation and feedback. Mentor Development: Design and facilitate structured learning pathways for district staff serving as mentor teachers. UNI Student Teaching: Teach and facilitate the weekly seminar for UNI Student Teachers. Professional Development School (PDS): participate in the redesign of the PDS model to facilitate pipelines and readiness for the profession.
• Systems & Collaboration: Maintain a trusting, confidential relationship with staff to foster professional autonomy. Ensure coherence between university clinical expectations and district instructional priorities (e.g., Iowa Core, District Strategic Plan). Participate in professional learning teams and keep current on research-based best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time