Site-Based Induction Specialists 

The role of the Site Based Induction Specialist (SBIS) is to facilitate the induction process in his/her school. SBIS are expected to:

• Support the implementation of the induction program as a school-level teacher leader.

• Complete district training and attend meetings to ensure the school meets SCCPSS and GaDOE Induction Guidance expectations.

• Assist the principal in selecting a pool of high-quality, site-based mentors using the SCCPSS mentor selection criteria (Appendix C)

• Provide school-level orientation (SOFIE), ongoing training, and support to THRIVE teachers and mentors.

• Provide information and resources to mentors, THRIVE teachers, and administrators to better understand the induction process.

• Ensure that all THRIVE 1 teachers are assigned a mentor during pre-planning or within the first ten days on the job.

• Meet quarterly with district induction specialists to review site-based induction.

• Conduct monthly induction meetings at a minimum with THRIVE 1 mentors and teachers based on Teach Like a Champion and Get Better Faster.

• Participate in Induction Support Meetings with administrators, mentors, and other team members.

• In collaboration with the administrator and induction support team, maintain the Teacher Induction Plans for THRIVE teachers.

• Maintain school profile and the school THRIVE Hub.

• Ensure that all induction paperwork is submitted to the district program managers by established deadlines.