What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER - BEST MENTOR @ VARIOUS LOCATIONS, 1.0 FTE, CONT. position at Spokane Public Schools?
Description
As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.
Provide beginning teachers the support, assistance, and resources needed to make their teaching experience in Spokane Public Schools successful and effective. Upon request, provide assistance to experienced teachers who are developing new instructional strategies or transitioning into new teaching assignments.
FTE: 1.0- HOURS PER DAY: 7
- CONTRACT TYPE: CONTINUING
- ANTICIPATED START DATE: AUGUST 19, 2026
- Benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
- Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
- Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.
POSITION REQUIREMENT: This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate. The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB), can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site; PESB Course and Endorsement Lookup
SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position.
Responsibilities
- Meet with assigned teachers on a regular basis to plan lessons, reflect on instructional practices, provide feedback, and share resources.
- Observe assigned teachers on a regular basis and conduct observation conferences.
- Arrange and participate in visitations of exemplary classroom teachers throughout the district.
- Work with assigned teachers to develop goals and a plan of action for the school year.
- Make time available for staff development and consultation outside the school day.
- Meet and plan with the Career in Teaching (CIT) mentors and program facilitator on a weekly basis.
- Work as part of a team to develop and conduct professional development activities for new teachers.
- Plan and facilitate monthly cadre meetings and/or mini sessions for assigned new teachers.
- Participate in required professional development activities for mentors.
- Follow timelines and make required reports.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Qualifies for a valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.
- Has completed a minimum of five (5) successful years of teaching in Spokane Public Schools.
- Demonstrates outstanding classroom teaching ability and a thorough understanding of the instructional/learning process.
- Demonstrates talent in written and oral communications.
- Demonstrates effective application of a wide variety of classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Demonstrates ability to analyze and apply assessment data.
- Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse group of other professional staff members in a confidential manner.
- Demonstrates flexibility in learning new concepts and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of state and district learning targets and assessment requirements.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of cultural competency.
- Demonstrates the ability to work successfully with racially, culturally, and linguistically different groups.
- Demonstrates integration of technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
- Demonstrates confidence when being observed by other teachers.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively present to adults in a variety of contexts.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Has had recent experience in a classroom teaching assignment.
Additional Information
- Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
- Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.
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Benefits Highlights:
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
- Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
- Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
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School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
- Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
- See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
- A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
- ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
- Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
Benefits:
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