Induction and Mentoring Program Clause Samples
The Induction and Mentoring Program clause establishes the employer’s obligation to provide new employees with structured orientation and ongoing support through mentoring. Typically, this involves introducing new hires to workplace policies, procedures, and culture, as well as assigning experienced staff to guide them during their initial period of employment. The core purpose of this clause is to facilitate a smooth transition for new employees, helping them integrate effectively and perform their roles successfully, while also reducing the risk of misunderstandings or early turnover.
Induction and Mentoring Program. 1. The Stoneham Public Schools will provide an induction program for teachers in their first year of practice in accord with (603. CMR 7.12 (1)). The intent of an induction program is to provide teachers with a systematic structure of support that helps them become familiar with their school and district, refine their practice, and better understand their professional responsibilities.
2. Each mentor shall have Professional Teacher Status in the Stoneham Public Schools. Mentor training will be offered annually free of charge and the course will be designed and taught by members of the Steering Committee. The Steering committee will consist of the Director of Curriculum, the Mentor Coordinator, one (1) STA Representative as appointed by the President and four to six teachers with Professional Status that have taken the mentor course. This Steering Committee shall develop the mentoring course and evaluate its effectiveness on an annual basis.
3. Each mentor will be given guidelines by the mentor coordinator prior to his/her beginning work and shall adhere to those guidelines. Mentor Program Notebook will be reviewed and updated yearly with the Mentor Coordinator and Superintendent. In any year in which forty (40) or more new teachers are hired, there will be two (2) mentor coordinators.
4. Mentor assignments will be building based and determined by Principal/Program Supervisor and Mentor Coordinator with approval of the Superintendent. According to 603CMR 7.12 (2) d, release time for both the mentor and new teacher will be provided to engage in regular classroom observation and other mentoring activities. In the assigning of mentors, preference will be given to applicants who match with a mentee’s building/certification area.
5. All communication professional in nature, written and oral, between the mentor, mentee and the mentor coordinator is confidential to the extent allowed by state law.
Induction and Mentoring Program. 1. The Carlisle Public Schools shall maintain a comprehensive mentoring program for new teachers in their first three years in Carlisle. Consistent with state law, each new teacher shall be assigned a Mentor. For experienced teachers new to Carlisle, for all teachers in their second or third year in Carlisle, and for those within the system asked to make a significant change in assignment a Guide shall be furnished.
2. The Professional Improvement Commission shall have oversight of the Mentor Program. The Professional Improvement Commission shall also oversee any Induction Program.
3. The Superintendent shall post available positions according to procedures outlined in Article VIII.
4. Time shall be provided at least once per term for the new teacher to observe other classes or personnel within his/her professional certification.
5. Mentors who fulfill the responsibilities shall receive compensation of a Category II stipend. Guides who fulfill the responsibilities shall receive compensation of a Category I stipend. Specific responsibilities, including submission of logs and attendance at meetings, shall be determined by the Professional Improvement Commission.
6. The Mentor Coordinator shall be compensated with a Category V stipend.
Induction and Mentoring Program. A. The WSC shall develop and maintain a comprehensive mentoring and induction program.
B. The purpose of the Induction and Mentoring Program is to ensure that teachers new to the system receive guidance, information, support and training plans in accordance with MGL. Chapter 71, Section 38G as they undertake their professional role and responsibilities.
C. The Lead Mentors shall work with a committee of four (4) WEA representatives and four
Induction and Mentoring Program. A. The WSC shall develop and maintain a comprehensive mentoring and induction program.
B. The purpose of the Induction and Mentoring Program is to ensure that teachers new to the system receive guidance, information, support and training plans in accordance with MGL. Chapter 71, Section 38G as they undertake their professional role and responsibilities.
C. The Lead Mentors shall work with a committee of four (4) WEA representatives and four (4) School Committee representatives to develop an induction program that integrates with the existing mentoring program.
D. No later than June 7th of each school year, the administration shall post the position of mentor in each building. The posting shall include the job qualifications and compensation.
E. The sole purpose of the log is to maintain a record of meetings of the mentor and the protege during the mentoring year.
F. All communication between the mentor and the protege is confidential.
G. First year teachers will earn one in-service credit if he/she satisfactorily completes a reflective journal for the school year. Any written materials (i.e. "Reflections") shall be returned to the protege no later than at the end of the school year and shall only be used within the mentoring process.
H. Time shall be provided at least two times per year for the protege to observe other classes or personnel.
Induction and Mentoring Program. 77 Appendix A-1 Salary Guides 78 Appendix A-2 Salary Guide Placement… 82 Appendix A-3 Position Ratios… 83 Appendix B Extracurricular Stipends 85 Appendix C-1 Coaching and Other Athletic Stipends 88 Appendix C-2 Peer Mediation 90 Appendix D
Induction and Mentoring Program. Section I
Induction and Mentoring Program. Section 1. The purpose of the induction and mentoring program is to ensure that each bargaining unit member new to the system receives guidance, information, support and training in accordance with MGL. Chapter 71, section 38G as s/he undertakes his/her professional role and responsibilities.
Section 2. No later than May 31 or when the Appendix B positions are posted of each school year, the administration shall post the positions of mentor(s) in each building. In addition to the posting requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the posting shall include the anticipated number of mentors needed in each building and in each curriculum area. If subsequent to May 31 it is determined that additional mentors are needed, the positions shall be posted as above.
Section 3. A mentor shall have achieved professional status in the Tewksbury Public Schools.
Section 4. When the number of mentors is less than (6), each mentor shall receive up to four (4) hours of training during the summer prior to beginning his/her work with a mentee. The mentor and the mentee will attend four (4) meetings during the school year. These meetings will be scheduled during non-school time.