District Induction & Mentor Leader (Full-Time)

District 148; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend $10,000

Job summary

Dolton West School District 148 is seeking a District Induction and Mentor Coordinator. This full-time supplemental assignment provides an annual stipend of $10,000 and reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

The coordinator will lead districtwide induction, mentor coordination, and professional learning for new teachers and building mentors. Responsibilities include developing an induction calendar, differentiating pathways, coordinating mentor training, and

Qualifications

• Requires valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrates expertise in instructional practices, classroom management, lesson planning, curriculum implementation, and assessment.
• Experience in mentoring, instructional coaching, teacher leadership, or professional learning facilitation.
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and support teachers with varying experience levels.
• Proficiency in maintaining records and monitoring program implementation using data.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and continuously improve a districtwide induction and mentoring program with differentiated support for new teachers and those returning after absence.
• Establish consistent mentoring practices across district schools and coordinate professional learning for new teachers and mentors.
• Monitor program implementation, contractual requirements, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Strengthen instructional practice, support teacher development and retention, and promote transitions into the district's professional learning community.
• Develop and maintain an induction calendar, pathways, and mentor support plans.
• Coordinate summer induction activities and ongoing monthly induction meetings and professional learning.
• Maintain records of mentor eligibility, training, assignments, and mentee caseloads.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructional practices

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Curriculum implementation

Assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Facilitation

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Five years of teaching experience

Tools

Records management

Contractual compliance

Job description

Dolton West School District 148 is seeking a District Induction and Mentor Coordinator. This full-time supplemental assignment provides an annual stipend of $10,000 and reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

The coordinator will lead districtwide induction, mentor coordination, and professional learning for new teachers and building mentors. Responsibilities include developing an induction calendar, differentiating pathways, coordinating mentor training, and