Mentor

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 540 - 660; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education seeks mentors for Marshall County Schools to support beginning teachers in the 2026-2027 school year. Location is Central Elementary, with the mentor working under the Principal and Personnel Director.

The position requires WV teacher certification, at least five years of experience, and completion of mentor training. A $60.00 per month stipend ($600 yearly) is offered by the State, with monthly reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Valid West Virginia teacher certification and currently employed as a full-time teacher in the Marshall County Schools.
• Mentor must have completed the WVDE mentor training already or enroll in and complete the next training.
• Teachers at the same school teaching the same or similar subject and grade level will be given preference.
• At least five years of teaching experience.
• In-field Master's Degree preferred.
• Excellent evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interest in assisting teachers new to the profession.
• Ability to assist beginning teachers through a supervisory rather than evaluative approach.
• Ability to keep confidentiality standards.
• Willingness to attend staff development sessions for mentors.

Responsibilities

• Pre-conference discussion, observation and post-conference discussion with assigned new teacher.
• Provide classroom assistance to the beginning teacher in the delivery of his/her instructional program.
• Assist the beginning teacher in acquiring materials and other resources.
• Attend all staff development sessions and complete necessary assignments for mentor teachers.
• Establish a constructive beginning teacher-mentor relationship designed to enhance communication and exchange of ideas.
• Keep the principal informed of interventions with the assigned beginning teacher without betraying confidentiality.
• Assist the beginning teacher in planning, preparing, and conducting classroom instruction.
• Observe, analyze and provide feedback on the beginning teacher's delivery of his/her instructional program.
• Advise the beginning teacher on strategies to maintain effective classroom management.
• Assist the beginning teacher in developing methods to appropriately evaluate student progress.
• Use the supervisory techniques necessary to improve the beginning teacher's delivery methods.
• Discuss and put into practice techniques and/or strategies to improve areas of need.
• Identify professional development opportunities that will enhance the beginning teacher's subject area knowledge.
• Disseminate information about and encourage the beginning teacher's attendance at workshops, seminars, staff development training and other educational offerings.
• Monthly reports must be submitted to the county office within the month that the meeting was held. Failure to submit timely reports can disqualify mentors from future mentor positions.

Skills

Excellent evaluations

Communication skills

Confidentiality awareness

Mentor training experience

Education

In-field Master's Degree preferred

Job description

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Openings as of 8/29/2026 Marshall County Schools

• Mentor JobID: 72218
• Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment/ Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Central Elementary
• County: Marshall County Schools

POSITION 27P12 TITLE:

Mentor - defined as an experienced educator who advises, assists, and coaches a mentee (a beginning teacher). Elementary Education.

LOCATION:

Central Elementary

EMPLOYMENT TERM:

2026-2027 school year.

BID PERIOD:

August 27 - September 2, 2026, 4 pm. If necessary, interviews will be arranged after bid period closes. For further information, contact the principal.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Pre-conference discussion, observation and post-conference discussion with assigned new teacher.
2. 2. Provide classroom assistance to the beginning teacher in the delivery of his/her instructional program.
3. 3. Assist the beginning teacher in acquiring materials and other resources.
4. 4. Attend all staff development sessions and complete necessary assignments for mentor teachers.
5. 5. Establish a constructive beginning teacher-mentor relationship designed to enhance communication and exchange of ideas.
6. 6. Keep the principal informed of interventions with the assigned beginning teacher without betraying confidentiality.
7. 7. Assist the beginning teacher in planning, preparing, and conducting classroom instruction.
8. 8. Observe, analyze and provide feedback on the beginning teacher's delivery of his/her instructional program.
9. 9. Advise the beginning teacher on strategies to maintain effective classroom management.
10. 10. Assist the beginning teacher in developing methods to appropriately evaluate student progress.
11. 11. Use the supervisory techniques necessary to improve the beginning teacher's delivery methods.
12. 12. Discuss and put into practice techniques and/or strategies to improve areas of need.
13. 13. Identify professional development opportunities that will enhance the beginning teacher's subject area knowledge.
14. 14. Disseminate information about and encourage the beginning teacher's attendance at workshops, seminars, staff development training and other educational offerings.
15. 15. Monthly reports must be submitted to the county office within the month that the meeting was held. Failure to submit timely reports can disqualify mentors from future mentor positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Valid West Virginia teacher certification and currently employed as a full-time teacher in the Marshall County Schools
2. 2. Mentor must have completed the WVDE mentor training already or enroll in and complete the next training.
3. 3. Teachers at the same school, teaching the same or similar subject, and grade level as new teacher will be given preference
4. 4. At least five (5) years of teaching experience
5. 5. In-field Master's Degree preferred
6. 6. Excellent evaluations
7. 7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
8. 8. Interest in assisting teachers new to the profession
9. 9. Ability to assist beginning teachers through a supervisory rather than evaluative approach
10. 10. Ability to keep confidentiality standards
11. 11. Willingness to attend staff development sessions for mentors

Note: Visit https://wvde.us/educator-staff-development/professional-learning-framework/mentor-training for Virtual Mentor Session Registration. Please contact Brooke Green at [e-mail] if you have any questions regarding this training (the next training available is August 18-19, 2026, 4-7 pm - the next after those are September 15-16).

SALARY:$60.00 per month stipend provided by the State for the mentor working directly with the beginning teacher ($600 for the full year)

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Principal of school and Personnel Director

Discrimination Prohibited: As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion,disability or national origin in employment or in its educational program s and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Dave Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Schools,PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Shiela Blackmore, Section 504 Coordinator,Marshall County Schools,PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864; to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, WV Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:

I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.

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