Common use of Role of the Mentor Teacher Clause in Contracts

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.