Mentor Teacher (CAMS) (Internal Only) (SY24-25)

Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, MA, US
Full-time

INTERNAL ONLY - Teachers

Location :

School based and District assignment

Reports to : Building Principal in collaboration with District Coordinators / Directors

About the position :

An experienced teacher who has demonstrated exceptional classroom techniques and who demonstrates substantial knowledge about the subject he or she teaches.

Mentor teachers should have rapport with colleagues and a marked ability to guide and counsel, plus available time to fulfill all requirements including meetings.

Mentors should also be committed to helping their new colleagues have a positive experience in Chelsea in order to increase teacher retention.

All mentors must attend a training before the new teacher orientation days on August 19 and 21, 2024 (full day). The appointment of a mentor teacher is for one year only.

Previous mentor teachers wishing to be assigned anew must submit a new application. All mentors must be available during new teacher orientation on August 19 - 21, 2024 to meet with their mentees.

Mentor Responsibilities :

Each mentor will provide support for the following : teachers new to the profession will be 2 : 1 and veteran teachers will be up to 4 : 1.

Mentors who have less than the maximum ratio will serve as the point of contact for substitute teachers.

  • Second year mentors will have a caseload of 6 : 1.
  • The mentor will provide support in the key areas of learning school rules and policies, developing effective teaching and classroom management strategies, understanding the culture of the school, personal confidence and stability;

and if mentor and mentee share a common area, curriculum.

Mentor will meet weekly and separately with each mentee to discuss current concerns and offer strategies for 45 minutes for new to the profession mentees and 30 minutes for veteran teacher mentees;

in addition, mentor will keep track of meetings and communications in a log that must be submitted to the lead mentor monthly.

Monthly meeting requirement is 2 hours for veteran teachers and 3 hours for teachers new to the profession.

  • Observe each mentee at least 2 times a year, including a pre-conference, a full-period observation, and a debrief
  • Arrange observations for the mentee to observe other teachers at least 2 times a year, including a pre-conference, a full-period observation, and a debrief
  • Attend and participate in monthly meetings with new teachers on the designated date of each month and quarterly meetings with the mentors only.
  • Facilitate, or help facilitate, an equitable portion of the monthly mentor-mentee meetings
  • Mentors commit themselves to attend mandatory mentor training in August. Mentors also commit themselves to attend quarterly mandatory meetings during the school year.

These meetings will be from 3-4 pm and focused on continued mentor training and strengthening the current mentor program.

  • First year mentors only - Will be required to attend PD for new mentors (approximately 4 per year).
  • Mentors commit an additional day of work outside the regular school year with new teachers, and will work with assigned teachers during new teacher educator orientation week in August.
  • Complete required assigned summer reading prior to the NEO.
  • Mentors will report to the Mentor Lead and an Asistant Principal or Principal. The mentoring program will be overseen by the Director of Instruction and District Mentor Lead.

Application : Upload a letter of interest to the "documents" section of your application in TalentEd.

Compensation : CTU contractual rate. For emergency situations, if a mentor cannot attend NEO and / or serve for the full year, compensation will be adjusted accordingly.

The Chelsea Public Schools District is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, appointing, assigning, training, evaluation and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications, without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, religious affiliation, age, ancestry, marital status, handicapping conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other applicable unlawful discriminatory standards.

Title VI & Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII & Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws).

23 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
BPE
Boston, Massachusetts

THIS IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 02/10/2025 to 06/23/2025, with the option to start sooner upon mutual agreement. Please note, all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long term assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who ...

Promoted
UP Education Network
Boston, Massachusetts

MLL (Multilingual Learner) Teacher (SY24-25). UP Academy teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula, deliver engaging lessons, and support all students on the path to and through college. Desired Skills and Characteristics of an UP Teacher. ...

Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, Massachusetts

Title: Stipend - Costume Designer (Fall Play) (Internal Only) (SY24-25). Must be avaialble from November 2024-February 2025. ...

Promoted
UP Education Network
Boston, Massachusetts

Full Time Substitute Teacher  (SY24-25). Teachers hold primary responsibility for the development of curriculum, the instruction of content, and, most importantly, the success of UP Academy’s students. Cluster Substitutes also have regular duties in the course of the day, similar to lead ...

Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, Massachusetts

Title: Substitute - Long Term Sub Social Worker (CAMS) (SY24-25). Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment;. Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers. ...

DirectEmployers
Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Vocational Tech Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are com...

Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, Massachusetts

Building Principal or Designee.The ideal candidate will be a paraprofessional in CPS who has worked 5+ years in the district and has experience training other new paraprofesionals in the district.A Para Lead will be someone who has demonstrated expertise as a paraprofessional and excitement to teach...

Language Learning Network
Boston, Massachusetts

This includes providing a full, complete curriculum to our teachers, connecting teachers to supervisors and mentors in our network, and offering numerous professional development opportunities completely free of charge. We support language learners of all kinds by connecting schools all over the cou...

UP Education Network
Boston, Massachusetts

MLL (Multilingual Learner) Teacher (SY24-25) G rade Level:  Middle and Elementary  Locations:  Boston, MA   About UP Education Network UP Education Network operates two schools in Boston, serving more than 1,300 elementary and middle school students. Teaching at UP Educ...

Language Learning Network
Newton, Massachusetts

This includes providing a full, complete curriculum to our teachers, connecting teachers to supervisors and mentors in our network, and offering numerous professional development opportunities completely free of charge. We support language learners of all kinds by connecting schools all over the cou...