Mentor, PT and Admin Roles & Responsibilities

Induction Mentors – Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop a sustaining and thoughtful mentoring relationship characterized by openness, sharing and reflection with designated Participating Teacher(s)
• Provide and document on-site support to the Participating Teacher an average of not less than one hour per week or equivalent that:
  • supports each candidate’s consistent practice of reflection on the effectiveness of instruction, analysis of student and other outcome data, and the use of these data to further inform the repeated cycle of planning and instruction
  • encourages and assists candidates to connect with and become part of the larger professional learning community within the profession
  • provides guidance, assistance and information that leads the Participating Teacher to effective professional practice
• Support each Participating Teacher in meeting program requirements through activities specified in the Individualized Learning Plan leading to completion of the Professional Credential
  • Assist the Participating Teacher in the development of the Individualized Learning Plan based on the CSTP; candidate competencies that support the recommendation for the credential; and reflection on the initial self-assessment.
  • Complete all inquiry cycles with each Participating Teacher as outlined in the ILP
  • Provide support for “just in time” needs and longer-term analysis of teaching skills
  • Use appropriate tools and resources in a thoughtful manner to support the growth of assigned Participating Teacher(s)
  • Support PTs in identifying professional learning opportunities aligned to goals in the ILP
• Support PTs by providing information on program completion requirements and units information
• Maintain strict confidentiality about each Participating Teacher assigned
• Communicate questions or concerns about the Program or the participation of a Participating Teacher to the Director in a timely manner
• Participate in monthly mentor meetings
• Participate in the program evaluation process and complete the online statewide survey in May

Site Administrators – Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the PT in using the adopted curriculum, academic content standards, student performance levels; in collaborating with colleagues; and in growth in the CSTP
• Support and facilitate PT participation in the Induction program as well as in other professional learning activities
• Consult with the Mentor and PT in developing the Individualized Learning Plan
• Support the Mentor/PT relationship
• Participate in Induction Program evaluation and assessment activities
• Share areas of growth with PTs through the evaluation process, three-way conversations with mentor and PT, etc.

Participating Teacher Responsibilities

• Complete all Program Requirements in the two-year time-frame in order to be recommended for a Professional Clear Credential:
• Develop a sustaining and thoughtful mentoring relationship characterized by openness, sharing and reflection with my designated Mentor
• Collaborate with my Mentor on a regular basis, an average of not less than an hour per week, as documented on the Support Log
• Complete the action plans identified in my Individual Learning Plan as a means to improve my practice, within the designated two years of mentoring.
• Engage across all six CSTP during the two-year program and demonstrate progress towards mastery through collecting evidence, engaging in inquiry cycles and reflection.
• Participate in all activities of the Induction program, including district-specific professional learning expectations.
• Communicate questions or concerns about the Induction program to the Induction Director, including a request for an alternate Mentor in the event of incompatibility. (Grievances on any aspect of the program may be submitted to the Induction Director for attention and resolution.)
• Participate in program evaluation processes, including the end-of-year survey
• Abide by the agreements specified in the Professional Letter of Commitment.