Internal Only** Induction Coordinator (1 per building)

TITLE: Induction Coordinator

LOCATION: 1 per building (UECS, DPW, King, TP, Leal, YRM, Sixth Grade Center, UHS, UMS)

SUPERVISOR: This position will be evaluated by the Director of Professional Development and the building principal(s).

JOB SUMMARY: Induction Coordinators provide instructional leadership and professional development tailored to the specific needs of the novice teacher, as well as experienced hires new to Urbana, in meetings held throughout the year. They also provide an extra layer of regular support and communication for all new hires, mentor teachers, and administrators in the building(s).

DUTIES:

• Plan and facilitate a total of ten induction meetings for new hires in your building(s), with more frequent meetings scheduled at the beginning of the year and once per month at the end.
• Informally and regularly check with new teachers about their needs and concerns to provide an extra layer of support throughout the year.
• In collaboration with other Induction Coordinators and under the direction of the Director of Professional Development, plan and facilitate at least one after school workshop in the Year 2 workshop series.
• Attend required mentor and teacher leader trainings as assigned.
• Attend New Teacher Mentoring & Induction Program meetings, including biannual coordinator meetings, annual Stakeholder meetings, and others as assigned.
• Schedule and facilitate a monthly meeting to be held with building administration and the Director of Professional Development about new teacher and mentor needs in your building(s).
• Work with the district mentoring program coordinators and mentors to ensure that new teachers receive excellent support through induction and mentoring.
• Attend and help facilitate New Teacher Orientation annually.
• Communicate positively and clearly with administrators, classroom teachers, and Central Office personnel.
• Introduce teachers to new research-based methods, materials, and instructional strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of induction meetings and make adjustments as necessary.
• Other duties related to professional development as appropriate. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in USD 116 with positive performance ratings
• Prior mentoring experience preferred, but not required 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Strong working knowledge of best-practice instruction
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Proven commitment to professional development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to lead reflective discussions to support professional growth

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a stipend position. UECS and Elementary Induction Coordinators earn a $1,000 stipend and Secondary Induction Coordinators earn a $1,500 stipend. 
• This is only a one school year commitment 
• This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. 

START DATE: School Year 2025-2026

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: June 2025