What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Year Mentor Teacher position at Bellingham Public Schools?
Internal Posting
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
TITLE: 1ST YEAR MENTOR TEACHER
(Number of Mentors to be determined by the number of newly hired staff)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
SKILLS/ABILITY:
- Must be a trained mentor or complete the district mentor training prior to becoming a mentor.
- Minimum of 3 years on staff
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Bachelors Degree
- Mentor Training
SALARY: $750 Stipend per Mentee, subject to grant funding (will be prorated based on hours completed)
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Assistant Superintendent
OUR MISSION:
The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:
DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.
Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.
The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.