FY Teacher Mentor Program Lead - Stipend Position

Position: FY 2027: Teacher Mentor Program Lead - Stipend Position
Minuteman High School is seeking a qualified Teacher Mentor Program Lead for the  school year. This is a stipend position, with responsibilities and compensation detailed below. Major Responsibilities:

* Program Planning including: goals, connections to key district initiatives, communication strategies, roles and responsibilities, orientation and training programs for administrators and mentors, process for mentor selecting and matching, confidentiality policy and hold harmless policy for mentors/mentees to be reassigned, reward and recognition of mentors, and program evaluation.

* Include strategy for supporting administrators in years 2 and 3 of their careers.

* Program Evaluation and Refinement.

* Select criteria for determining impact of induction: including stakeholder feedback, program activities, and outcome measures.

* Determine process for data collection and analysis.

* Program Reporting.

* Annual program evaluation report submitted electronically to DESE.

* Orientation program scheduled prior to beginning of school year.

* Suggested elements include: expectations of administrators, overview of induction program components, educator evaluation training, school performance data, districts and school policies and procedures, overview of key resources for administrators, including information about school culture and community. Orientation should also cover the professional/ethical behavior of educators.

* Support Structure for Beginning/Incoming Educators/Administrators.

* Identify members of support team (includes at least mentor and supervisor).

* Schedule regular meetings with beginning/incoming educator/administrator(s) to establish ongoing opportunities for support.

* Plan opportunities for beginning/incoming educator/administrators to meet as a peer group, including additional professional development opportunities. In order to provide these opportunities, a district may need to collaborate with other nearby districts.

* Develop Rigorous and transparent selection process for mentors.

* Develop and execute mentor training program.

* Develop systems for mentor accountability, time logs, etc.

* Determine process for matching and assigning mentors to educators/administrators (prioritize matching mentors and mentees by similar school characteristics and location).

* Ensure all beginning educators/administrators are assigned a mentor within the first two weeks of working (or, where applicable, date of hire).

* Identify opportunities for group mentoring or establishing peer groups for beginning/incoming educator/administrators.

* Plan opportunities for ongoing mentor support and training.

Qualifications:

* Knowledge and passion of subject matter.

Additional Requirements:

* This position includes but is not limited to: interacting with the public, walking around the school, standing for periods, occasionally lifting and carrying items, reading documents, using a computer, listening and speaking, using office equipment, maintaining energy throughout the day, and handling stress effectively.

Terms of Employment:

* Stipend Position.

Effective Dates of Employment:

* This is a stipend position for the  school year.

* The person who fills this position will be the contact for any relevant and important information prior to the start of the school year.

Supervisor:

* Director of Human Resources & Compliance.

Compensation:

* The total stipend for this position is $6,493 for the entire assignment.

Minuteman High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.