Mentor-- Elementary (4th Grade)

Wyalusing Area School District; Wyalusing (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyalusing Area School District is seeking a Mentor for Professional Staff Members Requiring the PDE Induction Program. Location is Wyalusing Area School District, with a salary grade per CBA.

The role involves providing instructional, professional, and personal support to new inductees under PDE guidelines. The position emphasizes orientation, instructional coaching, and professional development coordination, requiring experience as a mentor or in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Must have exposure to PDE educator induction guidelines and district policies.
• Experience in providing instructional and personal support to adult professionals.
• Proven ability to consult, observe, confer, and provide differentiated guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide campus and building orientation for inductees.
• Support induction plan implementation and PDE requirements.
• Deliver classroom management and standards-based instructional strategies guidance.
• Facilitate data-informed decision making and mentor meetings.
• Coordinate with supervisors and staff to connect inductees with needed resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Tech proficiency

Education

Mentor training or prior experience

Job description

• Educator Effectiveness

Job Title: Mentor for Professional Staff Members Requiring the PDE Induction Program

Location: Wyalusing Area School District

Salary Grade: Per CBA

Classification: Professional

Date: August 2022

Direct Supervisor: Director of Curriculum and Building Principals

Job Summary

• Provide instructional, professional, and personal support to new professional inductees while following the educator induction plan guidelines set forth by PDE.

Essential Functions

• Orientation tasks consisting of:
• Provide campus and building tour
• Overview of district-wide technology resources, including but not limited to exploration of the school website, PAETEP, Frontline, student information systems, etc.
• Review of school safety practices and procedures
• Give instructional support in the following areas:
• Classroom management
• Standards-based instructional planning
• Standards aligned teaching strategies
• Differentiated support for struggling students
• Observations & conferencing with inductee
• Instruction for diverse learners
• Data informed decision making
• Contribute professional support in the following areas:
• Information about school policies and procedures
• Student informative and summative assessments and evaluation
• Educator Effectiveness
• Information about quality professional development opportunities
• Provide personal support such as:
• Introductions to staff members
• Personal encouragement within the context of a confidential relationship
• Liaison as a referral to other key people and resources
• Attend mentor meetings when called by the administration
• Demonstrate a high level of competency as a classroom teacher
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written expression skills
• Effective colleague, parent and student communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and technology proficiency

Education And Experience

• Similar certification and assignment
• Knowledge of district/school policies, procedures, and resources
• Mentor training or previous experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to accept additional responsibility

Approvals / Additional Supervisors: Superintendent of Schools