MS Dream to Teach Mentor Teacher (Stipend)

TITLE: Dream to Teach Mentor Teacher

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $2097

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Valid Iowa Teaching License
2. Evidence of exemplary classroom teaching through teacher evaluations, portfolio documentation, National Board Certified Teacher status or other recognition for classroom excellence.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Knowledge of differentiated instruction for gifted, ESL, and special needs students.

Desired:

Successful teacher leadership or administrative experience.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Dream to Teach Mentor Teacher provides classroom-based instructional mentoring to 6th through 12th grade students interested in becoming educators. These teachers provide meaningful experiences for students in areas such as class culture and climate, implementing instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiated instruction, and supporting ELL and students with special needs. Individuals selected for the position attend training and professional development throughout the school year. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. Specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish and maintain a trustful, confidential and non-evaluative relationship with students to help develop their self-efficacy as future instructional leaders.
2. Check in with students on a weekly basis concerning their academic performance, assignments, general behavior and conduct, and problems in or out of school.
3. Chaperone field trips such as college visits and meetings with community partners.
4. Assist Dream to Teach students in reflecting on and analyzing their practice and reviewing student work to inform instruction and enhance studentachievement.
5. Use knowledge of equity principles to deepen Dream to Teach students’ application of standards.
6. Model, as appropriate, innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as co-teaching and demonstration lessons; provide opportunities for Dream to Teach students to observe exemplary practice by arranging classroom visits.
7. Promote collegiality and build community among Dream to Teach students by providing professional learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, co-teaching, summer academy,etc.).
8. Invite ongoing collaboration with other Dream to Teach mentors, site coordinator, and district staff to ensure coherence between coaching activities and school or district expectations.
9. Fully participate in professional development provided through Dream to Teach.
10. Commit to growth along a continuum (Marzano Framework) and engage in goal setting andreflection.
11. Commit to meeting or exceeding all performance targets established by program leadership.
12. Maintain and submit required documentation.
13. Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibility and responsiveness.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

DEPARTMENT: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

REPORTS TO: Dream to Teach Site Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, bending, stooping

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly inside 

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 09/03/2025

 All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.