Lead Mentor Teacher

Beaufort County School District; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District in Beaufort, SC seeks a Lead Mentor Teacher to guide the District Mentoring Team's induction program for new teachers, providing guidance and formal feedback aligned to state standards.

The role requires collaborating with principals, weekly meetings with mentees, and strong skills in assessment, data-informed decisions, and technology use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training.
• Minimum of three (3) successful years teaching in South Carolina at the continuing-contract level.
• Completed mentor training in accordance with South Carolina guidelines to become a certified mentor.
• Has thorough knowledge of the ADEPT Performance Standards and the state's academic standards for each discipline
• Has a thorough knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies and effective student assessment based on the state's academic standards.
• A high level of competency in data-driven instructional decisions.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in application of technology

Responsibilities

• Support 20-30 beginning teachers using the South Carolina Mentoring Model.
• Engage in the Formative Evaluation Process with beginning teachers based on the ADEPT Performance Standards.
• Meet weekly with each beginning teacher.
• Complete all required record keeping prior to deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with beginning teachers and principals.
• Participate in all required professional development activities.
• Communicate regularly with the District Mentoring Team.

Skills

Mentoring

ADEPT standards

Data-driven decisions

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lead Mentor Teacher

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: District Lead Mentors as part of the District Mentoring Team develop Beaufort County's Induction Program that provides teachers with comprehensive guidance and assistance throughout the school year, as well as provide teachers with formal written feedback on their strengths and weaknesses relative to state standards for teaching effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support 20 30 beginning teachers using the South Carolina Mentoring Model.
• Engage in the Formative Evaluation Process with beginning teachers based on the ADEPT Performance Standards.
• Meet weekly with each beginning teacher.
• Complete all required record keeping prior to deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with beginning teachers and principals.
• Participate in all required professional development activities.
• Communicate regularly with the District Mentoring Team.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Administrative and Human Resources Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training.
• Minimum of three (3) successful years teaching in South Carolina at the continuing-contract level.
• Completed mentor training in accordance with South Carolina guidelines to become a certified mentor.
• Has thorough knowledge of the ADEPT Performance Standards and the state's academic standards for each discipline
• Has a thorough knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies and effective student assessment based on the state's academic standards.
• A high level of competency in data-driven instructional decisions.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in application of technology

EXPERIENCE

• Experience as an effective South Carolina trained mentor
• Minimum of three (3) successful years teaching in South Carolina at the continuing-contract level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative and Human Resources Services Officer

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Certified PersonnelSalary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature: ___________________________________

Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor

Contact Information

• Sonji Leach
• 2900 Mink Point Blvd.
• Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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