Mentor Teacher(s) 2026-2027

Coos Bay SD 9; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 850 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Mentor Teacher position with Coos Bay School District 9 in Coos Bay, Oregon. The role focuses on coaching induction-phase teachers to promote quality instruction through direct on-the-job development.

Responsibilities include observations, reflective conferencing, and modeling teaching strategies, with monthly mentor surveys. In-district candidates preferred, starting immediately with a limited-term contract and annual salary of $1,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience at the relevant level; 5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of research-based programs, effective instruction, differentiation, and formative assessments.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• District-approved training prior to mentoring plus two-hour CBEA training.
• Use of district-approved software and curriculum.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assess student performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide observation of exemplary practice and model lessons.
• Assist induction-phase teachers in reflecting on practice.
• Confer with induction-phase teachers on techniques via team teaching, demonstrations, simulations, and consultations.
• Maintain a confidential, non-evaluative relationship to identify instructional resources and support structures.
• Provide non-evaluative assessments and conversations with mentees.
• Complete monthly mentor activity surveys with mentees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructional knowledge

Differentiation & assessments

Communication & management

Mentoring & coaching

Time management

Job description

Mentor Teacher(s) 2026-2027

Coos Bay SD 9 Coos Bay Schools Administration Offices - Coos Bay, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5893091
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Mentor Teacher

*In district applicants only*

This position helps promote quality instruction in schools by providing direct, on-the-job coaching and professional development to induction-phase teachers so they can become more proficient in their role as an educator.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience (5 years preferred) in teaching at the level/subject matter of the new teacher. Experience in comprehensive, supplemental, and intervention programs are desired.
• Highly knowledgeable about research-based programs, principlesof effective instruction, differentiation, targeted interventions, instructional strategies, and use of common formative assessments.
• Effective communication and classroom management skills.
• Go through District approved training prior to serving as a mentor and a two-hour CBEA training in addition to District training. (These trainings may be jointly developed and held together if the parties so choose.)
• Use mental agility that results in well thought out coaching strategies.
• Be team-oriented
• Knowledge of successful techniques for classroom organization and experience planning for effective instruction.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to use district approved software and curriculum.
• Time management skills for self and others.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assess student performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides opportunities for observation of exemplary practice and model lessons.
• Assists induction-phase teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practices.
• Confers with induction-phase teachers in utilizing the appropriate teaching methodologies through techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulations and consultations.
• Serves as a liaison to establish, maintain, and promote a confidential and non-evaluative relationship with induction phase teachers to identify instructional resources and support structures through the entire district.
• Provides informative assessments and processes including non-evaluative conversations with induction-phase teachers by utilizing classroom practices and student learning methods.
• Must complete monthly mentor survey of activities completed with mentee.

Position Type: Limited Term
Salary: $1,000 to $1,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Michelle Barton , Director of Human Resources
• Coos Bay Schools Administration Offices
• Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
• Phone: [phone] x1110
• Email: [e-mail]

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