Part-Time New Teacher Mentor & Growth Coach

Multiple Buildings; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

Job summary

Goldendale School District is seeking a part-time Building BEST Mentor to provide structured, professional mentoring for new teachers and BEST mentees. The role focuses on strengthening instructional practice, understanding district expectations, and preparing for the evaluation process in a supportive, confidential manner.

The mentor will establish regular check-ins, coordinate with Peer Mentors, and help connect mentees with curriculum resources and professional learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate to their current assignment.
• Be currently employed as a certificated teacher within the District.
• Demonstrate effective instructional and classroom management practices.
• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Have a working knowledge of districtinstructional expectations, the teacher evaluation framework, and building and district procedures.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to support colleagues in a positive, constructive, and confidential manner

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary building-levelprofessional mentor for eligible BEST mentees assigned within the building.
• Establish regular check-ins with assigned teachers, particularly during the beginning of the school year, with additional attention during the beginning of the year and other high-need times.
• Support mentees in strengthening instructional practice, classroom management, assessment practices, and other areas of professional growth.
• Help mentees understand district instructional expectations and the teacher evaluation framework.
• Support mentees in preparing for observations and evaluation conferences, including identifying evidence of effective practice and reflecting on professional goals.
• Help mentees reflect on feedback received through the evaluation process and identify appropriate areas for continued professional growth.
• Provide opportunities for collaborative planning, problem-solving, reflection, and professional conversation.
• Coordinate with assigned Peer Mentor(s) so that structured professional mentoring and day-to-day peer support complement rather than duplicate one another.
• Help connect mentees with appropriate curriculum, instructional resources, professional learning, district supports, or thier expertise when needed.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding mentoring conversations and relationships.
• Communicate with the Building Principal and District BEST Coordinator regarding general mentorship needs, resources, or program concerns while maintaining the confidential and non-evaluative nature of the mentoring relationship.
• Participate in district BEST mentor meetings, orientation activities, professional learning, or training as requested.
• Collaborate with Building Mentor Coordinators from other district buildings, as appropriate, to support consistency, share resources, and strengthen the district BEST program.
• Provide feedback to the District BEST Coordinator regarding mentee needs, program effectiveness, and additional supports or professional learning that may be beneficial.
• Perform other mentorship-related duties consistent with the purpose of the position.

Job description

Goldendale School District is seeking a part-time Building BEST Mentor to provide structured, professional mentoring for new teachers and BEST mentees. The role focuses on strengthening instructional practice, understanding district expectations, and preparing for the evaluation process in a supportive, confidential manner.

The mentor will establish regular check-ins, coordinate with Peer Mentors, and help connect mentees with curriculum resources and professional learning opportunities.