What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Mentor Teacher position at Lone Tree CSD?
Mentor Teacher
(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.
- 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.
