West Virginia Department of Education
Mentors (two)
West Virginia Department of Education - Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
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Position Type:
Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel
Date Posted: 3/27/2025
Location: Countywide
County: Marshall County Schools
POSITION 25P30 TITLE:
Teacher Mentors (two) - defined as an experienced educator who advises, assists, and coaches a mentee (a beginning teacher).
LOCATIONS:
Various Sand Hill Elementary (Elementary) Central Elementary (Multi-Cat with Autism/Severe)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Pre-conference discussion, observation and post-conference discussion with assigned new teacher. 2. Provide classroom assistance to the beginning teacher in the delivery of his/her instructional program. 3. Assist the beginning teacher in acquiring materials and other resources. 4. Attend all staff development sessions and complete necessary assignments for mentor teachers. 5. Establish a constructive beginning teacher-mentor relationship designed to enhance communication and exchange of ideas. 6. Keep the principal informed of interventions with the assigned beginning teacher without betraying confidentiality. 7. Assist the beginning teacher in planning, preparing, and conducting classroom instruction. 8. Observe, analyze and provide feedback on the beginning teacher's delivery of his/her instructional program. 9. Advise the beginning teacher on strategies to maintain effective classroom management. 10. Assist the beginning teacher in developing methods to appropriately evaluate student progress. 11. Use the supervisory techniques necessary to improve the beginning teacher's delivery methods. 12. Discuss and put into practice techniques and/or strategies to improve areas of need. 13. Identify professional development opportunities that will enhance the beginning teacher's subject area knowledge. 14. Disseminate information about and encourage the beginning teacher's attendance at workshops, seminars, staff development training and other educational offerings. 15. Monthly reports must be submitted to the county office within the month that the meeting was held.
Failure to submit timely reports can disqualify mentors from future mentor positions.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid West Virginia teacher certification and currently employed as a full-time teacher in the Marshall County Schools 2.
Mentor must have completed the WVDE mentor training. 3. Teachers at the same school, teaching the same or similar subject, and grade level as new teacher will be given preference 4. At least five (5) years of teaching experience 5. In-field Master's Degree preferred 6. Excellent evaluations 7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 8. Interest in assisting teachers new to the profession 9. Ability to assist beginning teachers through a supervisory rather than evaluative approach 10. Ability to keep confidentiality standards 11. Willingness to attend staff development sessions for mentors
Note: Visit
https://wvde.us/educator-development-and-support/professional-learning/
for Virtual Mentor Session Registration. Please contact Dr. Bridget Phillips at bridget.phillips@k12.wv.us if you have any questions regarding this training.
ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE FRONTLINE EDUCAITON WEBSITE. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE
https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp
AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310. Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.
EMPLOYMENT TERM:
remainder of 2024-2025, and majority of 2025-2026 school year
SALARY:
$60.00 per month stipend provided by the State for the mentor working directly with the beginning teacher ($600 for the full year)
TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE:
Principal of school and Personnel Director
BID PERIOD:
March 27 to April 2 (4:00 pm). If necessary, interviews will be arranged after bid period closes. For further information, contact the principal of the corresponding school.
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to:
David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400;
to
Erin Cuffaro, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400;
to
the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864,
to
the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305;
or to
the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.
FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION: I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.
Printed name ______________________________________________
Signature Date
Date Posted: 3/27/2025
Location: Countywide
County: Marshall County Schools
POSITION 25P30 TITLE:
Teacher Mentors (two) - defined as an experienced educator who advises, assists, and coaches a mentee (a beginning teacher).
LOCATIONS:
Various Sand Hill Elementary (Elementary) Central Elementary (Multi-Cat with Autism/Severe)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Pre-conference discussion, observation and post-conference discussion with assigned new teacher. 2. Provide classroom assistance to the beginning teacher in the delivery of his/her instructional program. 3. Assist the beginning teacher in acquiring materials and other resources. 4. Attend all staff development sessions and complete necessary assignments for mentor teachers. 5. Establish a constructive beginning teacher-mentor relationship designed to enhance communication and exchange of ideas. 6. Keep the principal informed of interventions with the assigned beginning teacher without betraying confidentiality. 7. Assist the beginning teacher in planning, preparing, and conducting classroom instruction. 8. Observe, analyze and provide feedback on the beginning teacher's delivery of his/her instructional program. 9. Advise the beginning teacher on strategies to maintain effective classroom management. 10. Assist the beginning teacher in developing methods to appropriately evaluate student progress. 11. Use the supervisory techniques necessary to improve the beginning teacher's delivery methods. 12. Discuss and put into practice techniques and/or strategies to improve areas of need. 13. Identify professional development opportunities that will enhance the beginning teacher's subject area knowledge. 14. Disseminate information about and encourage the beginning teacher's attendance at workshops, seminars, staff development training and other educational offerings. 15. Monthly reports must be submitted to the county office within the month that the meeting was held.
Failure to submit timely reports can disqualify mentors from future mentor positions.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid West Virginia teacher certification and currently employed as a full-time teacher in the Marshall County Schools 2.
Mentor must have completed the WVDE mentor training. 3. Teachers at the same school, teaching the same or similar subject, and grade level as new teacher will be given preference 4. At least five (5) years of teaching experience 5. In-field Master's Degree preferred 6. Excellent evaluations 7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 8. Interest in assisting teachers new to the profession 9. Ability to assist beginning teachers through a supervisory rather than evaluative approach 10. Ability to keep confidentiality standards 11. Willingness to attend staff development sessions for mentors
Note: Visit
https://wvde.us/educator-development-and-support/professional-learning/
for Virtual Mentor Session Registration. Please contact Dr. Bridget Phillips at bridget.phillips@k12.wv.us if you have any questions regarding this training.
ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE FRONTLINE EDUCAITON WEBSITE. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE
https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp
AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310. Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.
EMPLOYMENT TERM:
remainder of 2024-2025, and majority of 2025-2026 school year
SALARY:
$60.00 per month stipend provided by the State for the mentor working directly with the beginning teacher ($600 for the full year)
TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE:
Principal of school and Personnel Director
BID PERIOD:
March 27 to April 2 (4:00 pm). If necessary, interviews will be arranged after bid period closes. For further information, contact the principal of the corresponding school.
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to:
David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400;
to
Erin Cuffaro, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400;
to
the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864,
to
the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305;
or to
the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.
FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION: I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.
Printed name ______________________________________________
Signature Date