Common use of DISTRICT MENTOR PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

DISTRICT MENTOR PROGRAM. Purpose: Procedures: 1. District Mentors must hold a five-year Professional License. 2. District Mentors must have five years of teaching experience. 3. District Mentors shall complete district-level training. 4. District Mentors shall understand and demonstrate the elements of effective teaching and classroom management. 5. District Mentors shall be willing to follow the responsibilities outlined in the District Mentor Handbook. Assignment of District Mentors – 1. District Mentor positions shall be advertised to all qualified staff. 2. Applications shall be submitted to Assistant Superintendent. 3. District Mentors shall have the certification/experience and/or subject/level taught to match, as nearly as possible, that of the teacher to be mentored. 4. All applicants shall be notified of selections within a reasonable period of time. 5. District Mentor positions shall be voluntary. Provisions for District Mentors – 1. District Mentors shall receive training to prepare them for the task of mentoring. 2. District Mentors shall receive support from the Assistant Superintendent. 3. District Mentors shall keep a detailed log of subjects covered and hours spent with teacher. 4. District Mentors shall receive a stipend of $25 per hour to a maximum of 10 hours mentoring per year, per teacher.