Common use of Mentor Teacher Clause in Contracts

Mentor Teacher. A. Each bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993)). The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. Mentor Teachers shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 5. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possible. 6. The Mentee shall be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 7. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three (3) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 8. Mentor Teachers may have up to two (2) Mentees if mutually desired by the Mentor Teacher and building principal. C. Because the purpose of the mentor/mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential. D. Upon approval of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar year. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within the parameters of PA 335 and Article XII of this Agreement.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Superintendent or his/her designee. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidanceguidance to the Mentee. The purpose of the mentor Mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. B. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teachers Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in the art professional development activities, and science performance record of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areasinternal and external applications. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 43. The District shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of those members requiring the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a mentor assignmentMentor Teacher is needed. 54. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblecertification. 65. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a timetime unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignment. 76. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the Administrationmentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher Mentee and Mentee Administrator after three six (36) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 87. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalMentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential. D. Upon approval confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in his/her assignment during any matter related to the regular evaluation, for quality of work day and school calendar yearperformance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Where possibleFurther, the Mentor Teacher and shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be assigned common preparation timecalled as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher. E. Mentees Release time will be provided the Mentor. Such release time shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within the parameters of PA 335 and Article XII of this Agreement.for up to four

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. C. Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 52. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall be matched with Xxxxxxx who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblebuilding. 63. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 74. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three six (36) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 85. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalthe Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidentialconfidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. D. E. Upon approval request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearworkday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within on regular workdays and/or with the parameters two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of PA 335 $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and Article XII collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of this AgreementMentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to observe the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. C. Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 52. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall be matched with Xxxxxxx who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblebuilding. 63. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 74. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three six (36) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 85. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalthe Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidentialconfidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. D. E. Upon approval request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearworkday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within on regular workdays and/or with the parameters two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of PA 335 $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and Article XII collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of this AgreementMentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate in-service and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to observe the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe xxxxxx's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined in accordance with Section 1526 of the Revised School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each bargaining unit member employee in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom or shifting buildings or subjects, and upon request for one year to assist with the transition, shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Superintendent or designee. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidanceguidance to the Mentee. The purpose of the mentor Mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include, by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. B. C. All bargaining unit employees shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teachers Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled given to tenured bargaining unit employees. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degree(s) earned, areas of certification, participation in the art professional development activities, and science performance record of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areasinternal and external applications. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 43. The District shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit employee (Mentee). The assignment of those members requiring the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) work days of the knowledge that a mentor assignmentMentor Teacher is needed. 54. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall Xxxxxxx who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblecertification. 65. The A Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a timetime unless deemed necessary because of the Mentee's assignment. 76. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the AdministrationMentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher Mentee, and Mentee Administrator after three six (36) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 87. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalMentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. Because the D. The purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member employee and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the . The Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential. D. Upon approval of E. Release time will be provided by the building principal, reasonable Mentor. Such release time may shall be made available so for up to four (4) half days during the Mentee's first year, up to three (3) half days in the Mentee's second year, and up to two (2) half days in the Mentee's third year. If the Mentor Teacher may work with believes that additional release time is needed, such a request should be directed to the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearBuilding Administrator. Where possible, It is also understood that time between the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation timewill necessarily take place weekly beyond the normal working day to establish this collaborative relationship. E. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall may be scheduled within the parameters of PA 335 the regular work day and Article XII work year, or as mutually agreed to by the Mentee, the Mentor, and Administrator. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive additional annual compensation of this Agreement$500.00 per Mentee.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. C. Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 52. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall be matched with Xxxxxxx who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblebuilding. 63. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 74. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three six (36) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 85. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalthe Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidentialconfidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. D. E. Upon approval request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearworkday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. Mentees X. Xxxxxxx shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within on regular workdays and/or with the parameters two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of PA 335 $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and Article XII collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of this AgreementMentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to observe the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. C. Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 52. Mentor Teachers and shall be matched with Mentees shall who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblebuilding. 63. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 74. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three six (36) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 85. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalthe Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidentialconfidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. D. E. Upon approval request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearworkday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within on regular workdays and/or with the parameters two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of PA 335 $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and Article XII collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of this AgreementMentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to observe the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined in accordance with Section 1526 of the Revised School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each bargaining unit member employee in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Superintendent or designee. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidanceguidance to the Mentee. The purpose of the mentor Mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. B. C. All bargaining unit employees shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teachers Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled given to tenured bargaining unit employees. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degree(s) earned, areas of certification, participation in the art professional development activities, and science performance record of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areasinternal and external applications. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 43. The District shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit employee (Mentee). The assignment of those members requiring the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a mentor assignmentMentor Teacher is needed. 54. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblecertification. 65. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a timetime unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignment. 76. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the Administrationmentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher Mentee and Mentee Administrator after three six (36) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 87. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalMentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member employee and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential. D. Upon approval of E. Release time will be provided the building principal, reasonable Mentor. Such release time may shall be made available so for up to four (4) half days during the Mentee's first year, up to three (3) half days in the Mentee's second year, and up to two (2) half days in the Mentee's third year. If the Mentor believes that additional release time is needed, such request should be directed to the Building Administrator. It is also understood that time between the Mentor Teacher may work with and the Mentee in his/her assignment during will necessarily take place weekly beyond the regular work normal working day and school calendar yearto establish this collaborative relationship. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall may be scheduled within the parameters of PA 335 the regular work day and Article XII work year, or as mutually agreed to by the Mentee, the Mentor and Administrator. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive additional annual compensation of this Agreement$500.00 per Mentee.

Mentor Teacher. A. a. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a master teacher as identified in section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the code. The Mentor Teacher shall be a member of the bargaining unit. b. Each bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation Association with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 approval of PA 335 (1993))the Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. c. A Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: (1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. ) The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within member of the bargaining unit whenever possibleunit. 3. (2) Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. (3) The District shall immediately notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignmentassignment or of any affected member whose classroom assignment has changed. (4) The Association shall notify the Administration when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within twenty (20) work days after the notification. (5. ) Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers teachers and Mentees shall who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblecertification. (6. The Mentee ) A mentor teacher shall be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at mentee. In extenuating circumstances the Administration and Association shall collaboratively agree to assigning a timesecond mentee. (7. ) The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three two (32) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 8. Mentor Teachers may have up to two (2) Mentees if mutually desired by the Mentor Teacher and building principal. C. d. Because the purpose of the mentor/mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential. D. Upon approval confidential and shall not in any fashion be a matter included in the evaluation of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in his/her assignment during any matter related to the regular work day and school calendar yearevaluation of the other. Where possibleFurther, the Mentor Teacher and shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be assigned common preparation timecalled as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher. E. e. During the first semester of employment, the Mentor Teacher will meet with the Mentee for a maximum of one and one-half (1 1/2) hours bi-monthly. For each semester following, the meeting time will not exceed one and one- half (1 1/2) hours monthly. Meeting time, whenever possible, should be scheduled before or after the regular school day. f. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities induction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within the parameters of PA 335 the regular work day and Article XII of this Agreementwork year. g. Topics to be discussed between the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall include:

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. C. Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 52. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall be matched with Xxxxxxx who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblebuilding. 63. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 74. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three six (36) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 85. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalthe Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidentialconfidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. D. E. Upon approval request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearworkday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. Mentees X. Xxxxxxx shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within on regular workdays and/or with the parameters two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of PA 335 $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and Article XII collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of this AgreementMentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate in-service and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to observe the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. C. Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 52. Mentor Teachers and shall be matched with Mentees shall who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblebuilding. 63. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 74. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three six (36) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 85. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalthe Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidentialconfidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. D. E. Upon approval request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearworkday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within on regular workdays and/or with the parameters two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of PA 335 $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and Article XII collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of this AgreementMentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to observe the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her their first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993))Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. C. Mentor Teachers Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 52. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall be matched with Xxxxxxx who work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possiblebuilding. 63. The Mentee shall only be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 74. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three six (36) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 85. Should either the Mentor Teachers may have up Teacher or the Mentee present cause to two dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (26) Mentees if mutually desired by months, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and building principalthe Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. C. D. Because the purpose of the mentorMentor/mentee Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidentialconfidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. D. E. Upon approval request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her their assignment during the regular work day and school calendar yearworkday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within on regular workdays and/or with the parameters two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of PA 335 $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and Article XII collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of this AgreementMentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate in-service and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to observe the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.