Mentor Teacher

Mentor Teacher

(Elementary) 1 Position
(Secondary) 1 Position

The Mentor Teacher works collaboratively with the administrators, teacher leaders, and other instructional staff to facilitate the implementation of Lone Tree School's Collective Commitment Statements with a focus on the following:

• Professional development, specifically explicit instruction, differentiation, and vocabulary
• Data collection and analysis
• Multi-Tier System of Supports

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to develop, communicate, and accomplish the district's goals.
• Exhibit behaviors that support the district/school's learning goals.
• Demonstrate competence in instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential, and non-evaluative relationship with beginning teachers.
• Assist beginning teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practice, reviewing student work, and using relevant data to inform and improve instruction.
• Use knowledge of Iowa Teaching Standards to strengthen the beginning teacher's skills in those areas.
• Model effective teaching strategies when appropriate and necessary, especially those relevant to the district goals of standards-based curriculum and research-based instruction.
• Model and reinforce professional norms.
• Facilitate mentor meetings that focus the Iowa Teaching Standards and the completion of the teacher portfolio
• Participate in routine meetings to support the administration as part of the Building/District Leadership Team, contributing to building-level planning and decision-making.

Job Qualifications:

• Iowa Standard Teaching License with three years of teaching experience and at least one year of experience in the Lone Tree School District.
• Demonstrates competence to work with beginning teachers to promote professional growth of mentee while maintaining focus on student achievement.

Number of Positions: (MS/HS-1) (Elem-1)

Time Out of Classroom: (0%)

Extra Contract Time: Four (4) additional days as coordinated with the Principals

Compensation: $4,000

Additional Training and/or Release Time: Additional training during the school year will be determined in collaboration with the building principals.

Supervisor: Building Principal

Evaluation: All teacher leadership positions will be evaluated annually in an effort to provide opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and feedback for continued professional growth.