Building Mentor - Roosevelt

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 500 - 1,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend – $500 annually.

Extra duty (i.e., 0.5 day of support%

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Building Based Mentor to support and empower new-to-district educators through tailored, non-evaluative mentorship that strengthens their connection to CRCSD culture. In this role you will provide actionable feedback, collaborate with mentees and building leaders, participate in job-embedded PD, and help with policies and procedures.

This position requires 3–5 years teaching experience in CRCSD and includes a $500 annual stipend and additional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years teaching experience in Cedar Rapids Community Schools.
• Strong knowledge and application of best instructional practices.
• Ability to provide actionable feedback and support to new-to-district teachers.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Effective collaboration with administrators, colleagues, and families.

Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teachers with professional practices and strategies.
• Collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with mentees and leaders.
• Participate in job-embedded professional development for new teachers.
• Provide specific actionable feedback on professional practices.
• Engage in professional learning focused on supporting new teachers.
• Assist new colleagues with building- and district-level policies and procedures.

Skills

Instructional practices

Classroom management

Student achievement impact

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Growth mindset

Organization

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Position Title

Building Based Mentor

Classification

Teacher Leadership

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 teachers with professional practices, including implementing effective instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, building class culture and climate, and 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.

Qualifications

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

Teacher Leader Service

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

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).

Additional Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations 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.; effective written, oral, and communication with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and staff.

Mathematical Skills

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

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve problems effectively and interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students; skillful oral and written communication; awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The employee will frequently stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, type or word process documents, manipulate papers, use a copying machine, occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds within 0–12 feet and sometimes up to 20 feet. The employee may squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head and forward 0–24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. Hand strength used to grasp items; neck and trunk twist; continuous adjustment of focus while working with computers, written materials, and assessment data.

Work Environment

The work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours, including occasional extension beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule, and occasional outdoor activities. The employee will usually work indoors with stable temperatures.

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.