The role of the mentor in SCCPSS is to support new teachers transitioning into our school district and the profession. Mentors are relationship-oriented, development-driven, focusing on career and personal growth of their mentees. Mentors in SCCPSS provide on-going professional learning by engaging in mentoring conversations, conducting classroom observations and feedback, and serving as a model for new teachers. In addition, the mentor will serve on the Induction Support Team to aid the THRIVE teacher in meeting his/her professional goals.
Mentors are expected to:
Understand and implement district and building policies and procedures effectively.
Assist new teachers with creating a positive and rigorous learning environment.
Understand the district’s adopted and board-approved curriculum.
Provide feedback regarding effective instructional delivery.
Provide on-going support.
Mentors will attend a THRIVE Orientation and Teacher Support Training. Support for mentors will be provided by the Site-Based Induction Specialist. Mentors will attend the school’s monthly THRIVE meetings with the mentee. Mentors can request additional support from the district induction team at the Office of Professional Learning.
Stipends are paid at the end of the school year based on documented completion of assigned tasks.
1 mentee $300 semester $600 year
2 mentees $400 semester $800 year