SC/SVNTP Contract Mentor

The Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project, out of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, is looking for a Special Education Contract Mentor and a General Education Mentor to support Induction Teachers in Santa Clara County. The Contract Mentor position is a stipend position. Please see the Ed Join postings below to apply for this rewarding role.https://lnkd.in/gg4dYhWmhttps://lnkd.in/gkRMVy_MQualificationsSuccessful experience teaching in a local school district with a diverse student populationMinimum of five years of classroom teaching experienceValid California teaching credentialExperience in the following areas preferred:Teaching Multilingual Students Supporting neurodiverse students California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)Adult Learning TheoryCulturally Responsive PedagogyUse of technology to personalize and advance student learningMentor Roles and ResponsibilitiesTo support teachers in clearing their California Preliminary Credential, SC/SVNTP ContractMentors:Meet teachers in person weekly and observe a minimum of twice a month Build and maintain strong relationships with a small caseload of teachersSupport teachers’ day-to-day needs, such as classroom management, parent communication, development of curriculum, and standards-based units/lessonsUtilize formative assessment tools and processes to support teacher inquiry and advancement of classroom practiceParticipate in 2.5 days of initial Mentor Professional Development and ongoing Mentor Forums twice a month to develop mentoring skillsMaintain consistent communication with site administratorsWork non-regular hours at times and a significant amount of driving (personal auto required with valid auto insurance)Must be comfortable with the use of technology to support teachers (e.g. Google Drive and web- based forms)Personal Laptop preferredReach out to me with any questions, and please pass this opportunity along to other interested educators.