District Mentoring Coordinator

Kearny Board of Education; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kearny Board of Education is looking for a District Mentoring Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. This internal position entails monitoring mentor relationships, assisting in training revisions, and participating in compliance meetings.

The ideal candidate must hold a New Jersey teaching certificate and be a tenured employee. Responsibilities include providing program evaluations and maintaining knowledge of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate required for the position.
• Must be a tenured employee of the Kearny Board of Education.
• Familiarity with current State Code for Mentoring Programs is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor mentor relationships and evaluate programs.
• Assist in revising district mentor training.
• Participate in meetings and new staff orientation.
• Provide recommendations for program modifications.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation affecting the program.
• Assist in the preparation of the District Mentor Plan.

Skills

Teaching certificate issued by the State of New Jersey

Familiarity with State Code for Mentoring Programs

Previous service as a teacher mentor

Education

Tenured employee of the Kearny Board of Education

Job description

KEARNY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT'S BULLETIN #176

District Mentoring Coordinator

Position Available for the 2026-2027 School Year

Internal Applicants Only

Application Deadline: August 4, 2026

Reports To: Director of Curriculum & Instruction and/or Assistant Superintendent

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate issued by the State of New Jersey
• Tenured employee of the Kearny Board of Education
• Familiarity with current State Code as it pertains to Mentoring Programs
• Previous service as a teacher mentor

Responsibilities

The District Mentor Coordinator will share responsibility for monitoring the mentor relationships during the year and providing evaluation and modification as needed. The District Mentor Coordinator will also function as liaison between program participants, administration and relevant district committees.

• Assist in on-going revision of the district mentor training.
• Participate in appropriate meetings and new staff orientation during the year to monitor program compliance and effectiveness and maintain communication with program participants.
• Provide the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and/or Assistant Superintendent with Mentor Program recommendations, if any, for program modifications.
• Maintain a knowledge of current legislation and/or code changes which may affect the district mentor program and assure that such information is communicated, where and when appropriate, to the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and/or Assistant Superintendent.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of the District Mentor Plan as required by NJAC 6:11-14.5.
• Assist the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and/or Assistant Superintendent with other assignments as deemed necessary.

Remuneration

Salary will be in accordance with the current KEA contract.

Job Code 3833

• Position Type: Activities - INTERNAL ONLY/ After Hours Teacher Programs (Specify)
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026