Lead Mentor Teacher

Beaufort County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District invites applications for the Lead Mentor Teacher position within the District Mentoring Team. The role develops the Induction Program, providing teachers with guidance and formal feedback aligned to state teaching standards.

The Lead Mentor supports 20–30 beginning teachers, conducts formative evaluations based on ADEPT, meets weekly, maintains records, and collaborates with principals and district staff to drive instructional improvement throughout the school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required.
• Completed mentor training per SC guidelines to become a certified mentor.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in South Carolina at continuing-contract level.
• Thorough knowledge of ADEPT Performance Standards and state academic standards.
• Strong data-driven instructional decision making and technology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead 20–30 beginning teachers using the SC Mentoring Model.
• Engage in Formative Evaluation with beginning teachers based on ADEPT standards.
• Meet weekly with each beginning teacher.
• Complete all required record keeping prior to deadlines.
• Work with beginning teachers and principals, collaborate with district Mentoring Team.
• Participate in all required professional development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university

Mentor training completed

Job description

Lead Mentor Teacher JobID: 18670

• Position Type: Certified - District Office
• Date Posted: 8/16/2026
• Location: HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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

• 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