Senior Special Education Mentor for Teacher Candidates

Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) seeks a Mentor to support the professional growth of in-service, conditionally licensed teachers within a special education setting. You will serve as a liaison between CCBC and partner schools, providing mentorship and feedback based on evaluating teaching performance against program and state licensure requirements.

Key duties include observing candidates, conducting formal evaluations, collaborating with in‑school mentors and administrators, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education.
• Minimum of 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.
• Preferred: Familiarity with state licensure requirements and performance-based assessments (e.g., edTPA).
• Preferred: Experience with diverse school settings and commitment to equity in education.

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.

Skills

Mentoring experience

Observation/Feedback

Travel/Remote observations

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Maryland teaching certification (APC/APL) in Special Education

Job description

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) seeks a Mentor to support the professional growth of in-service, conditionally licensed teachers within a special education setting. You will serve as a liaison between CCBC and partner schools, providing mentorship and feedback based on evaluating teaching performance against program and state licensure requirements.

Key duties include observing candidates, conducting formal evaluations, collaborating with in‑school mentors and administrators, and