New Teacher Induction Mentor

Proviso Township High Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT 209 is seeking an Educator Mentor to support teachers new to the district through onboarding, resource sharing, problem-solving, and guidance in navigating district systems and professional expectations.

Mentors provide non-evaluative peer support, foster collaboration, and help new teachers access instructional resources and district materials while pursuing their own professional growth within the Induction Program.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL or CTE license.
• Minimum five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Three consecutive years of service in District 209.
• Earned a rating of Proficient or Excellent overall and in Domain 4 on the two most recent evaluations.
• No disciplinary action within the previous three school years.
• Strong use of district-approved curricular materials and ed tech platforms.
• 90% or better attendance.

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned mentees according to district-established timelines.
• Assist new teachers in understanding district procedures, systems, policies, and deadlines.
• Support mentees in accessing instructional resources, technology tools, and district materials.
• Orient new teachers to building operations and professional expectations.
• Serve as a resource for questions regarding district processes and procedures.
• Connect mentees with Department Chairs, administrators, and district staff when specialized support is needed.
• Share organizational strategies and district-approved resources.
• Encourage participation in professional learning opportunities and school activities.
• Maintain regular communication with assigned mentees.
• Participate in mentor training and district mentor meetings.
• Communicate emerging trends and support needs to program coordinators while maintaining professional confidentiality.
• Maintain records of mentor-mentee meetings and activities.
• Submit required documentation by established deadlines.
• Participate in evaluation and continuous improvement of the mentoring program.
• Conduct required mentor-mentee contacts according to district timelines.
• Attend all required mentor training and program meetings.
• Maintain required mentoring documentation.
• Respond to mentee communications within established program expectations.
• Complete all assigned mentoring responsibilities by established deadlines.

Skills

Five years teaching experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cooperating teacher experience

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or CTE License

Five years classroom teaching experience

Tools

Ed tech platforms

District-approved curricular materials

Job description

PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT 209 is seeking an Educator Mentor to support teachers new to the district through onboarding, resource sharing, problem-solving, and guidance in navigating district systems and professional expectations.

Mentors provide non-evaluative peer support, foster collaboration, and help new teachers access instructional resources and district materials while pursuing their own professional growth within the Induction Program.