Mentor - Teacher Induction Program (Short Term) at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Institute for Leadership Development program manager, the primary responsibilities of a mentor is to provide support in the form of coaching, training and leading by example to Candidates enrolled in the OCDE Teacher Induction Program, based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs). Minimum Requirements: Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential and/or General Subject Teaching Credential 5+ years as the teacher of record in a public or private school setting
Qualifications: • Excellent communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and staff • Knowledge of state curriculum frameworks and instructional strategies • Computer technology skills Compensation: A mentor will be compensated with a $1,800 annual stipend per Candidate supported. *Note: This is short term employment and not eligible for benefits*
Under the direction of the Institute for Leadership Development program manager, the primary responsibilities of a mentor is to provide support in the form of coaching, training and leading by example to Candidates enrolled in the OCDE Teacher Induction Program, based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs). Minimum Requirements: Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential and/or General Subject Teaching Credential 5+ years as the teacher of record in a public or private school setting
Qualifications: • Excellent communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and staff • Knowledge of state curriculum frameworks and instructional strategies • Computer technology skills Compensation: A mentor will be compensated with a $1,800 annual stipend per Candidate supported. *Note: This is short term employment and not eligible for benefits*
Comments and Other Information
Selection Procedure:
All interested applicants must submit via email:
• A completed mentor application
• An updated resume
• One current letter of recommendation
Please send this information to Jacquelyn Sanborn at jsanborn@ocde.us for consideration. A screening committee will review applications and final selection will be made following the personal interview process.
Comments and Other Information
Selection Procedure:
All interested applicants must submit via email:
• A completed mentor application
• An updated resume
• One current letter of recommendation
Please send this information to Jacquelyn Sanborn at jsanborn@ocde.us for consideration. A screening committee will review applications and final selection will be made following the personal interview process.