About this role
NOTE: THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO CURRENT RCPS EMPLOYEES ONLY AND ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: Lucy Addison Middle School Fallon Park Elementary School Hurt Park Elementary School Round Hill Elementary School William Fleming High School Lincoln Terrace Elementary School Preston Park Elementary School Westside Elementary School New Teacher Mentor Job Description The New Teacher Mentor will promote a welcoming and supportive environment, helping new teachers feel valued and connected within their school communities. The New Teacher Mentor will address the following topics with the mentee(s) regularly: self-care and well-being, sense of belonging, student relationships, family connections, classroom management, resource needs, stress reduction, and other issues that may arise. The New Teacher Mentors will continue to serve as a full-time teacher in their current school. New Teacher Mentors will meet with their mentee(s) after regular work hours and receive a stipend for this position. Mentors must be on a continuing contract. Duties and Responsibilities
• Serve as the first point of contact for school-based questions
• Serve as a liaison to connect new teachers with division resources, instructional supervisors, coaches, lead teachers, and other personnel
• Serve as a resource for classroom culture and behavior, lesson planning, engagement, instruction, and community building
• Conduct regularly scheduled check-ins
• Model and role play on topics relating to a new teacher. These may include building student relationships, instructional strategies, communication with families, and classroom management.
• Attend New Mentor Orientation and ongoing professional learning sessions
• Attend New Educator Orientation
• Attend and participate in monthly mentor Professional Learning sessions
• Document mentee meetings
Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Competency of navigating academic programs and resources for your setting
• Working knowledge of professional learning resources for teachers
• Demonstrates understanding of current policies and procedures
• Delivers engaging lessons to meet the needs of all learners
• Possess a strong understanding of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) 5 Core Competencies and the SEL 3 Signature Practices. The core competencies are Self-Awareness, Self- Management, Responsible Decision Making, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness
Selection Process The number of mentors for each school will be determined by need. The application process will include:
• Completion of application
• Principal or Assistant Principal letter of recommendation
• Written reflection based on a provided scenario
• Interview
Compensation and Benefits
• $3,000 per year based on conducting regular check-ins with mentee(s), attendance at monthly mentor professional learning sessions and meetings, and completion of needed documentation.
• Mentor specific professional learning opportunities will be provided annually
• Recertification points will be awarded for attending mentor professional learning and serving as a mentor