Role of the Mentor Teacher. 1. The mentor teacher shall possess continuing contract status and have a minimum of 5 consecutive years of teaching experience in the district.
Role of the Mentor Teacher. The purpose of the new teacher mentoring program is to coach and nurture a new teacher by offering assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion toward the end of establishing quality work performance. In order to accomplish this purpose, the responsibilities of the mentor shall include a variety of activities such as those listed below: - model successful and effective educational practices. - participate in training for mentors and be committed to filling the role of mentor effectively. - maintain a confidential relationship with the new teacher and not participate in the evaluation process. - meet at least one time per grading period with principal and the mentee to arrange for release time and review activities to date related to the mentoring process. - review qualifications of job posting for which the new teacher was employed and assist and advise the new teacher in attaining these qualifications. - answer questions regarding site-level processes, procedures and routines. - assist and counsel the probationary teacher in professional matters. - advise new teachers about lesson planning, teaching strategies, approaches to discipline, and other pertinent issues that might arise. - remind new teachers of pending deadlines and provide advice to expedite meeting such deadlines. - advise new teachers about effective relationships with parents and particularly about how to work with parents in addressing student problems. - assist new teachers in establishing routines for such matters as making up tests and homework. - provide words of encouragement during difficult times. - meet regularly to maintain communication. - address other perceived needs as they appear - maintain a log or journal of mentor activities and meetings.
Role of the Mentor Teacher. 2.01 The District and the Association recognize Virtual Learning Academy students are part of their school of record and school site communities. Each student is assigned a Mentor Teacher.
Role of the Mentor Teacher a. The mentor teacher shall have a minimum of five consecutive years of teaching experience in the district and have a summative rating for the prior school year as ‘Skilled’ or ‘Accomplished.’
Role of the Mentor Teacher. (a) The mentor teacher must have continuing contract status and have a minimum of five (5) consecutive years of teaching experience in the district. The mentor teacher must be trained to act as a mentor through the Ohio Department of Education Instructional Mentoring Program. The mentor teacher must hold a valid teaching certificate/license and may be assigned to teachers with the same area of certification/license. The mentor teacher must have demonstrated the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the professional staff members and have extensive knowledge of a variety of classroom management and instructional techniques. The mentor teacher does not have a formal evaluation role. The mentor’s role is to support the growth of the educator as an instructional mentor through formative assessment tools.
Role of the Mentor Teacher a. The mentor teacher shall possess a five-year professional license.
