Common use of Mentor Teachers Clause in Contracts

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7. Upon request, the administration and the Association shall meet and make a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves to be offered on a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for training such teachers to aid in the professional development of probationary teachers.

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. No mentor will be assigned more than one probationary teacher per year without association approval. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a an evaluative, disciplinary or supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The , nor shall the mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. The function of mentoring shall not be included, on the mentor teacher’s request, in the mentor teacher’s performance evaluation. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration the fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year-to-year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7. Upon requestMentor teachers shall be paid the hourly rate for the BA Base. 8. Mentors are expected to perform the following duties: a. Spend approximately forty-five (45) minutes of planned time with the assigned probationary teacher twice a month. This time includes weekly in-person or telephone contacts and, and if the administration teacher is having difficulty impromptu contacts. Planned time meetings should be kept to a maximum of 7 hours per semester unless additional time is approved by the principal. b. Document all dates of conferences, personal contacts and classroom visits with the Association shall meet and make assigned teacher in a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves conference log which is to be offered on a voluntary basis provided to prospective or continuing mentor teachers the principal at the end of the school year. c. Suggest current research; provide insight and suggestions for training such teachers to aid improving instruction in both the probationary teacher’s subject area and in the professional development of classroom management strategies. d. At least one planned classroom visit conducted during the year. e. Help probationary teachersteacher select appropriate inservice days that meet the state guidelines (currently fifteen days in a three year period).

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining X. Xxxxxxxxxx unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a an evaluative, disciplinary or supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. The function of mentoring shall not be included in the mentor teacher’s evaluation. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration administration, fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7B. Mentor teachers shall be paid two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per semester. Upon requestMentors are expected to perform the following duties: 1. Spend approximately 45 minutes of planned time with the assigned probationary teacher twice a month. This time includes weekly in person or telephone contacts and, if the administration teacher is having difficulty, impromptu contacts. 2. Document all dates of conferences, personal contacts and classroom visits with the Association shall meet and make assigned teacher in a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves conference log which is to be offered on provided to the principal at the end of the school year. 3. Suggest current research, provide insight and suggestions for improving instruction in both the probationary teacher’s subject area and in classroom management strategies. 4. At least one planned classroom visit each semester in the probationer’s room for observation/input. The administration will provide the mentor with release time for this purpose upon request. 5. Help the probationary teacher select appropriate in-service days that meet the state guidelines as above (currently fifteen days in a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for three year period). 6. Attend recommended training such teachers as approved by the building principal to aid in the professional development of probationary teachers. All costs for such training shall be paid by the school district.

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining X. Xxxxxxxxxx unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7. Upon request, the administration and the Association shall meet and make a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves to be offered on a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for training such teachers to aid in the professional development of probationary teachers.

Mentor Teachers. A. Section A - Bargaining unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure tenured teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a an evaluative, disciplinary or supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. 5. The mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. The function of mentoring shall not be included in the mentor teacher’s evaluation. 56. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices practice linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional or local seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. Mentor teachers shall be paid five hundred dollars ($500.00) per semester. 7. Upon request, the administration and the Association shall meet and make a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves to be offered on a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for training such teachers to aid in the professional development of probationary teachers.

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a an evaluative, disciplinary or supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. The function of mentoring shall not be included in the mentor teacher’s evaluation. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration administration, fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7B. Mentor teachers shall be paid two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per semester. Upon requestMentors are expected to perform the following duties: 1. Spend approximately 45 minutes of planned time with the assigned probationary teacher twice a month. This time includes weekly in person or telephone contacts and, if the administration teacher is having difficulty, impromptu contacts. 2. Document all dates of conferences, personal contacts and classroom visits with the Association shall meet and make assigned teacher in a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves conference log which is to be offered on provided to the principal at the end of the school year. 3. Suggest current research, provide insight and suggestions for improving instruction in both the probationary teacher’s subject area and in classroom management strategies. 4. At least one planned classroom visit each semester in the probationer’s room for observation/input. The administration will provide the mentor with release time for this purpose upon request. 5. Help the probationary teacher select appropriate in-service days that meet the state guidelines as above (currently fifteen days in a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for three year period). 6. Attend recommended training such teachers as approved by the building principal to aid in the professional development of probationary teachers. All costs for such training shall be paid by the school district.

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7. Upon request, the administration and the Association shall meet and make a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves to be offered on a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for training such teachers to aid in the professional development of probationary teachers.. DocuSign Envelope ID: 6B53D9BF-E520-462E-9304-6EBB71123473

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a an evaluative, disciplinary or supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. The function of mentoring shall not be included in the mentor teacher's evaluation. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7. Upon request, the administration and the Association shall meet and make a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves to be offered on a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for training such teachers to aid in the professional development of probationary teachers.

Mentor Teachers. A. Bargaining unit mentor teacher positions shall be developed on an as-needed basis to function as an advisor/resource person to probationary teachers by the Employer employer according to the following guidelines: 1. Such mentor teachers shall be tenure teachers. It is understood and agreed that mentor teachers may also be retired master teachers or college professors as allowed by law. 2. A bargaining unit mentor teacher shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall work with probationary teachers from a related area of expertise, responsibility or experience. 3. A bargaining unit mentor teacher may have released time as approved by his/her principal to use to observe or otherwise be available to the probationary teacher assigned. 4. The mentor teacher shall not be expected to act in a an evaluative, disciplinary or supervisory capacity over a probationary teacher. The , nor shall the mentor teacher shall not be required to provide information for use in such administrative functions regarding the probationary teacher assigned. The function of mentoring shall not be included, on the mentor teacher's request, in the mentor teacher's performance evaluation. 5. The mentor teacher shall assist the probationary teacher in planning with the administration the fifteen (15) days of professional development within the first three (3) years of employment of the probationary teacher. Such professional development may include the experiencing of effective practices linked in university professional development schools, ISD and regional seminars conducted by master teachers and other mentors regarding proper classroom management and instructional delivery methods. 6. It is understood and agreed that a mentor teacher may not continue in that position from year to year-to- year unless requested to do so by the principal. The probationary teacher involved shall have input into this process. 7. Upon requestMentor teachers shall be paid $400.00 per year. 8. Mentors are expected to perform the following duties: X. Xxxxx approximately forty-five (45) minutes of planned time with the assigned probationary teacher twice a month. This time includes weekly in-person or telephone contacts and, if the administration teacher is having difficulty, impromptu contacts. B. Document all dates of conferences, personal contacts and classroom visits with the Association shall meet and make assigned teacher in a joint determination by May 1 of each year regarding the number, kind, duration and compensation of (for) sabbatical leaves conference log which is to be offered on provided to the principal at the end of the school year. X. Xxxxxxx current research, provide insight and suggestions for improving instruction in both the probationary teacher’s subject area and in classroom management strategies. D. At least one planned classroom visit conducted during the year. E. Help the probationary teacher select appropriate inservice days that meet the State guidelines (currently fifteen days in a voluntary basis to prospective or continuing mentor teachers for training such teachers to aid in the professional development of probationary teachersthree year period).