What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Mentors (Internal) position at North Andover Public Schools?
Mentors 2026-2027
Mentors are hired to support teachers who are in their first three years in the district.
Stipend: $1,374.65
THIS IS ONLY FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES.
Qualifications:
- Certified teacher.
- Strong instructional practice using evidence-based teaching and learning strategies.
- Willing to facilitate small group sessions to help new staff acclimate to the school and district as well as reflect on teaching practices.
- Ability to help colleagues navigate challenging situations.
- Working knowledge of Google Drive, Google Documents, Google Spreadsheets.
Duties:
- Participate in a planning session and new teacher orientation day which occurs before the start of the school year
- Attend 3 planning meetings with mentor/induction program coordinator
- Plan and facilitate two meetings a month with mentees to meet the goals of the program (see below)
Goals of the NAPS Mentor program:
- Promote the personal, professional well being and retention of new teachers to the district.
- To build relationships between new and experienced teaching staff.
- To acclimate new teachers to the climate and culture of their school.
- To improve teaching practice in order to raise the level of student achievement
- To heighten reflection and self assessment through peer coaching and observations.
- To participate in protocol led discussions that facilitate high levels of collegiality, collaboration and reflection.
- To analyze student work in order to best revise and adjust teacher practices to meet the needs of all learners.