Mentor Teacher Intern Program Sample Clauses

Mentor Teacher Intern Program a. The Mentor Teacher Intern Program is designed to improve instruction for children in the New York City Public Schools by supporting the development of beginning teachers. At the core of the program is the relationship that develops between the skilled, experienced teacher (mentor) and the uncertified colleague (intern). This relationship provides a forum for the uncertified teacher to identify issues that form the basis of his or her professional development. For the mentor, it provides the opportunity to share years of accumulated skills and experience. b. In accordance with state law and regulations: time will be provided for mentor- intern interaction; information shared between the mentor and the intern must remain confidential; and the building principal/supervisor does not rate teachers in their role as mentor or intern. Specific details will be jointly agreed upon by the Union and the Board. c. All mentors are required to teach a minimum of one (1) period daily. Mentors are selected and matched to one (1) or more intern(s) by the Mentor Advisory Selection Committee. Full-time mentors serving in more than one building shall maintain seniority and the right of return to the site in which they previously served. d. The Mentor Advisory Selection Committee is a 12 member committee with a majority of teachers who are selected by the Union. Its responsibilities include setting policy with regard to the Mentor Teacher-Intern Program, selecting mentors for recommendation to the appropriate superintendent, matching mentor-intern teams, requesting variances and coordinating district staff development for mentors and interns. The committee selects its chairperson through consensus. Operating procedures for the Mentor Advisory Selection Committee shall be jointly determined by the Union and the Board. e. The assignment of a mentor to an intern shall be made at the commencement of service but no later than the 20th day of service to the maximum extent possible. Exceptions will be made for those whose service commences after agreed upon dates, annually determined by the Union and the Board. f. All newly hired, uncertified teachers who do not possess the minimum number of education credits and student teaching/required experience necessary for a regular license shall participate in the Mentor Teacher-Intern Program for one (1)