Resident Educator/ New Teacher Lead Mentor

Resident Educator Lead Mentor Administrator: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Fund: Title II-A, Title I New Teacher & Resident Educator Mentor Qualifications Evidence of strong leadership qualities and the ability to build positive, supportive, and professional relationships with teachers. Must be a current East Cleveland City School District staff member who holds a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license. Has at least one successful year of experience as a mentor in the District, or experience as a cooperating teacher for student teachers or field-placement students. Has at least three consecutive years of successful teaching experience in the East Cleveland City School District. Has demonstrated above-average teaching performance and professional practice. Has completed, or is willing to complete, required Instructional Mentoring Training and Resident Educator Mentor Training. Willing to attend additional District and/or state-required training related to new teacher mentoring, Resident Educator mentoring, and professional development. Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional methods, classroom management, assessment practices, student engagement, and the professional responsibilities necessary to improve teaching and increase student learning. Demonstrates an understanding of the unique needs and challenges of teachers who are new to the profession, new to East Cleveland City Schools, and/or participating in the Resident Educator Program. Possesses strong communication, collaboration, coaching, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to provide constructive, timely, and specific feedback while maintaining a supportive mentoring relationship. Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism when working with New Teachers, Resident Educators, mentors, administrators, and other District personnel. Has knowledge of, or is willing to develop knowledge of, Resident Educator Program requirements and RESA expectations. When applicable, has experience assisting Resident Educators with RESA preparation and tasks leading to successful completion of the assessment. Interviews will be conducted for this position. Specific Duties Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, guidance, and professional support to assigned New Teachers and Resident Educators throughout the school year. Establish positive, trusting, confidential, and professional mentor/mentee relationships that promote teacher growth, reflection, confidence, and effectiveness. Assist New Teachers and Resident Educators with their transition into East Cleveland City Schools, including understanding District expectations, school procedures, instructional priorities, professional responsibilities, available resources, and organizational culture. Maintain regular, purposeful contact with assigned New Teachers and Resident Educators, and provide additional support during critical periods of the school year. Support Resident Educators in understanding and successfully meeting applicable requirements of the Resident Educator Program. Assist Resident Educators with understanding RESA expectations, timelines, requirements, and preparation activities, as applicable. Assist Resident Educators with preparation for RESA tasks while ensuring that mentoring support maintains the integrity of the assessment process and applicable requirements. Help New Teachers and Resident Educators develop effective classroom routines, procedures, classroom management practices, and strategies to create safe, supportive, and productive learning environments. Support New Teachers and Resident Educators in lesson planning, standards-based instruction, instructional delivery, differentiation, student engagement, assessment, and the use of student data to inform instruction. Assist mentees in understanding District curriculum, instructional frameworks, technology platforms, assessment expectations, intervention processes, and available instructional resources. Provide instructional coaching and mentoring designed to strengthen planning and preparation, classroom environment, instructional delivery and design, assessment practices, and professional responsibilities. Model effective instructional practices and, when appropriate, facilitate opportunities for observation, demonstration, reflection, collaborative planning, and professional feedback. Work with administrators to develop mechanisms for mentors and mentees to give and receive timely, specific, actionable feedback on instructional practices and professional growth. Work collaboratively with administrators to develop effective communication techniques and structures that strengthen New Teacher/Resident Educator and mentor relationships. Help facilitate professional development experiences purposefully designed to address the identified needs and concerns of New Teachers, Resident Educators, and mentors. Attend and help facilitate monthly New Teacher and Resident Educator meetings, mentor meetings, professional learning sessions, and other required activities. Advocate for student learning and employ instructional mentoring strategies designed to help New Teachers and Resident Educators enhance student achievement and instructional effectiveness. Assist mentees in developing reflective practices, establishing professional growth goals, monitoring progress, identifying areas for improvement, and recognizing professional growth and accomplishments. Help New Teachers and Resident Educators understand professional responsibilities, including communication with families, collaboration with colleagues, professional conduct, time management, confidentiality, and participation in the school and District community. Provide guidance regarding District policies, procedures, expectations, and professional practices while referring questions requiring administrative decisions to the appropriate administrator or District office. Connect New Teachers and Resident Educators with appropriate District personnel, resources, professional learning opportunities, and other supports when needs extend beyond the mentor's role. Identify common needs and challenges experienced by New Teachers and Resident Educators and communicate appropriate trends and recommended supports to District leadership while maintaining individual confidentiality. Serve as a model of professionalism, collaboration, ethical conduct, reflective practice, continuous learning, and commitment to student success. Participate in required mentor training, calibration activities, professional development, and District meetings to promote consistent and effective mentoring practices. Maintain required documentation of mentoring activities, contacts, meetings, professional learning, and Resident Educator Program participation in accordance with District and applicable state requirements. Collaborate with Human Resources, building administrators, District leadership, and other mentors to provide a coordinated New Teacher and Resident Educator induction and support program. Provide individualized coaching and support designed to enhance teacher effectiveness, professional growth, confidence, successful completion of Resident Educator requirements, and long-term retention within East Cleveland City Schools. Terms of Employment: Stipend: 2025 2026 School Year $35.51 per hour Not to exceed $6,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr East Cleveland City Schools