Building Mentor - Cleveland

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 500 - 700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $500 annually

Extra duty (0.5 day)

Paid PD hours

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Building Based Mentor to support and empower new-to-district educators with tailored, non-evaluative mentorship that fosters a strong connection to CRCSD culture and retention.

The role involves collaborating with building leadership, providing actionable feedback, and participating in PD focused on new-teacher needs, while guiding colleagues through district policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience in Cedar Rapids Community Schools.

Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teachers with instructional practices and classroom management.
• Collaborate with building leadership and colleagues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in job-embedded PD for new-to-district teacher needs.
• Provide actionable feedback on professional practices.
• Engage in professional learning to support new teachers.
• Assist with building- and district-level policies and procedures questions.

Skills

Instructional practices

Student achievement

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Time management

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Building Mentor - Cleveland

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Position Title: Building Based Mentor

Classification: Teacher Leadership

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: This role will support and empower new-to-district educators by providing tailored, non-evaluative mentorship that fosters a deep connection to CRCSD culture. Through a professional partnership, this role aims to boost teacher retention, elevate morale, and ensure high-quality learning experiences for all.

Performance Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teacher(s) with professional practices, including implementing effective instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, building class culture and climate, supporting ELL and students with special needs.
• Collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with teacher(s) being supported, building leadership, and teachers.
• Participate in opportunities for job-embedded professional development focusing on new-to-district teacher needs.
• Provide specific actionable feedback on professional practices.
• Participate in professional learning focused on supporting new teachers to the profession or district.
• Support new colleagues with both building-level and district-level questions regarding policies and procedures.

Essential Skills / Aptitudes

• Strong knowledge and application of best instructional practices.
• Experience demonstrating consistent positive impacts on student achievement and classroom culture.
• Strong interpersonal, technology, and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and application.
• Ability to manage time and plan effectively.
• Optimism and a growth mindset for potential expansion of self and colleagues on their collective professional journey.
• Strong organizational skills, resourcefulness, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction to ensure learner success with diverse populations.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience in Cedar Rapids Community Schools.

Compensation

• Stipend – $500 annually.
• Extra duty (i.e., 0.5 day of support during NT Pre‑service).
• 3 hours of Professional Learning paid with TQ funds ($30 per hour).

Essential Functions

The responsibilities and duties listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for successful performance of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff, and students.

Mathematical/Reasoning Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and use spreadsheets and reporting documents. Ability to solve problems effectively and interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff, and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, use of hands and fingers to handle objects, typing, filing documents, using a copying machine, etc. Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 20 feet. Must squat, stoop, kneel, reach, and on occasion extend hands to 36 inches. Must continuously use hand strength to grasp. Must bend or twist neck and trunk. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Noise level is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires professional working hours, often requiring the employee to arrive and leave as directed and possibly extend beyond typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. hours. The employee may work indoors and occasionally in outdoor environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319‑558‑2747.