Building Mentor - Grant Wood

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $500 annually

Extra duty time for NT Pre‑service

Paid professional learning 3 hours ($/

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Building Principal, you will collaborate with teachers and building leadership, offer actionable feedback, participate in job-embedded PD, and help strengthen student learning and teacher retention.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years teaching experience in Cedar Rapids Community Schools.
• Mentor role requires collaboration with staff and building leadership.
• Ability to provide actionable feedback.
• Experience facilitating professional development and coaching.
• Knowledge of classroom instruction and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teachers with professional practices such as instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiation, culture, and supports for ELL and students with special needs.
• Collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with teachers 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.
• Assist new colleagues with building-level and district-level policies and procedures.

Skills

Instructional practices

Student achievement

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Time management

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Building Mentor - Grant Wood

Job Details

Job ID: 5840451

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

• Support new-to-district teacher(s) with professional practices which could include implementing effective instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, class culture and climate, supporting ELL and students with special needs.
• Collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with teachers being supported, building leadership and teachers.
• Participation 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.
• Supports 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 colleague(s) 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

AMOUNT OF TEACHER LEADER SERVICE:

• Additional time outside of contract hours will be required for this position.

COMPENSATION:

• Stipend - $500 annually
• Extra duty (i.e., .5 day of support during NT Pre‑service)
• 3 hours of Professional Learning paid with TQ funds ($30/hour)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 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 SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0‑24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0‑12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee to arrive and leave as directed and may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: 319‑558‑2747
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor