New Teacher Mentor - Internal Applicants Only

NOTE: THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO CURRENT RCPS EMPLOYEES ONLY AND POSITIONS ARE ONLY AT THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:

Addison

Breckinridge

Fairview

Fallon Park

Garden City

Morningside

Noel C Taylor

Westside

Woodrow Wilson

New Teacher Mentor Job Description

The New Teacher Mentor will promote and foster an inclusive, caring community and sense of belonging among our new teachers.  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 issues, resource needs, and other issues that arise.  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) new teacher after regular work hours. Mentors will 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
• Attend monthly mentor supervision meetings
• Document mentee meetings
• Maintain schedule for mentee check-ins

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient use of the RCPS (Roanoke City Public Schools) Responsive Lesson Plan and Instructional Core Values including social and emotional learning, cultural competency, authentic literacy, and differentiated instruction
• 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
• Displays 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

Salary : $3,000