2021-2022 : Teacher Induction Program Mentor (Seasonal) Pool - Sacramento Region, CA. at Fortune School of Education
About the Employer
About the Employer Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap. Our Mission To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society. Our Vision To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential. Our Approach At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume 2 Letters of Recommendation Copy of Certificate/Credentials - clear California teaching credential required : Multiple Subjects, Single Subjects, Special Education. Mentor Requirement: Three or more years of successful teaching experience. Possess a valid, clear California teaching credential : Multiple Subjects, Single Subjects, Special Education. Have sufficient understanding/experience with your Teacher’s content and context for teaching to provide appropriate support. Possess a demonstrated commitment to professional learning and collaboration and the ability, willingness and flexibility to meet teacher’s need for support.
Upon receiving an offer of employment, the following documents must be submitted: DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance TB screening results Employment eligibility verification (I-9)
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume 2 Letters of Recommendation Copy of Certificate/Credentials - clear California teaching credential required : Multiple Subjects, Single Subjects, Special Education. Mentor Requirement: Three or more years of successful teaching experience. Possess a valid, clear California teaching credential : Multiple Subjects, Single Subjects, Special Education. Have sufficient understanding/experience with your Teacher’s content and context for teaching to provide appropriate support. Possess a demonstrated commitment to professional learning and collaboration and the ability, willingness and flexibility to meet teacher’s need for support.
Upon receiving an offer of employment, the following documents must be submitted: DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance TB screening results Employment eligibility verification (I-9)
Comments and Other Information
Essential Duties but not limited to:
• Participate in all Mentor events and end-of-year PGP.
• Understand the professional induction and credentialing process through active support and engagement in the entire Teacher Induction Program.
• Frequently use SCOE Dashboard to record information and support the progress of your Teacher(s).
• Complete required Teacher Induction Dashboard documentation.
• Meet weekly with your Teacher(s) for an average of 1 hour each week for a total of 40 hours each year. Teachers may meet with professionals other than their Mentor to support their practice for up to 10 of the 40 hours with prior Mentor approval. Review and approve the documents provided by the Teacher. Support teachers in meeting with other resource personnel as appropriate and serve as a support to teachers in identifying appropriate resource personnel.
• Observe your Teacher(s) in order to provide evidence-based feedback based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and state-adopted student content and performance standards to be used in formative self-assessment and in determining professional growth goals resulting in progress toward mastery of the CSTP.
• Support and guide your Teacher(s) in creating, implementing and periodically revising an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) based on the results of the formative assessment process. 11. Assist your Teacher's preparation for their end-of-year Professional Growth Presentation (PGP).
• Participate in required three days of New Mentor Training in your first year as a Mentor.
• Collaborate with your Teacher(s), Site Administrator(s), Teacher Induction participants, and colleagues.
• Meet with site administrator during the “Triad Process” to support Teacher’s understanding of site and district goals and assist in developing a community of support for your Teacher
• Participate in the program evaluation process. Provide feedback on program effectiveness to the Program Director, District Coordinator, and Advisory Council representatives.
• Support the Teacher in the collection of evidence that meets program standards regarding his or her teaching practice over the two-year period.
Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
Comments and Other Information
Essential Duties but not limited to:
• Participate in all Mentor events and end-of-year PGP.
• Understand the professional induction and credentialing process through active support and engagement in the entire Teacher Induction Program.
• Frequently use SCOE Dashboard to record information and support the progress of your Teacher(s).
• Complete required Teacher Induction Dashboard documentation.
• Meet weekly with your Teacher(s) for an average of 1 hour each week for a total of 40 hours each year. Teachers may meet with professionals other than their Mentor to support their practice for up to 10 of the 40 hours with prior Mentor approval. Review and approve the documents provided by the Teacher. Support teachers in meeting with other resource personnel as appropriate and serve as a support to teachers in identifying appropriate resource personnel.
• Observe your Teacher(s) in order to provide evidence-based feedback based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and state-adopted student content and performance standards to be used in formative self-assessment and in determining professional growth goals resulting in progress toward mastery of the CSTP.
• Support and guide your Teacher(s) in creating, implementing and periodically revising an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) based on the results of the formative assessment process. 11. Assist your Teacher's preparation for their end-of-year Professional Growth Presentation (PGP).
• Participate in required three days of New Mentor Training in your first year as a Mentor.
• Collaborate with your Teacher(s), Site Administrator(s), Teacher Induction participants, and colleagues.
• Meet with site administrator during the “Triad Process” to support Teacher’s understanding of site and district goals and assist in developing a community of support for your Teacher
• Participate in the program evaluation process. Provide feedback on program effectiveness to the Program Director, District Coordinator, and Advisory Council representatives.
• Support the Teacher in the collection of evidence that meets program standards regarding his or her teaching practice over the two-year period.
Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.