Senior Mentor for Special Education Teacher Prep

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Mentor to support in-service teachers during field experiences in a special education setting.

The role serves as a liaison between CCBC and partner schools, providing mentorship and feedback aligned with program and licensure requirements. The position requires a master’s degree in education, 5+ years of K–12 SPED teaching, 2 years mentoring candidates, and Maryland SPED certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education.
• 5+ years of K–12 teaching experience in Special Education.
• 2 years experience mentoring teacher candidates.
• Valid Maryland teaching certification/license (APC/APL) in Special Education (Elementary or Secondary).
• Ability to travel to school sites or conduct remote observations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Observe in-service teachers in K–12 special education classroom settings and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct formal evaluations of teacher candidates using program rubrics and observation tools.
• Collaborate with in-school mentors and school administrators to support teachers' development.
• Hold regular conferences (in-person or virtual) with teacher candidates to reflect on teaching practices, progress, and areas for improvement.
• Document candidate progress and submit timely evaluations, observation notes, and required reports.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the MAAPP Director and teacher education department staff.
• Attend orientation sessions, trainings, and supervision meetings as required.
• Facilitate in-school mentor training and support groups on a monthly basis.
• Support candidates in implementing culturally responsive and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Promote professional ethics and effective classroom management aligned with program expectations.

Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Mentor to support in-service teachers during field experiences in a special education setting.

The role serves as a liaison between CCBC and partner schools, providing mentorship and feedback aligned with program and licensure requirements. The position requires a master’s degree in education, 5+ years of K–12 SPED teaching, 2 years mentoring candidates, and Maryland SPED certification.