Mentor Teacher (Contractual) for Carroll County Public Schools Teacher Induction Program

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