Induction Program Mentor Pool (Specified Credentials/Authorizations Required) - Apply By Invitation Only

Job Summary

The Position:
Experienced teachers are hired as “Certificated Contracted Consultants” to assist districts and charter schools throughout the county of Los Angeles in providing mentor services. Mentors work with teachers (candidates) who hold preliminary teaching credentials and are working to clear their credentials through the Induction Pathway. LACOE mentors guide candidates through the Induction process of planning, analyzing, and reflecting to further their teaching practice and clear their preliminary credential.

Supervision Received:
Direction and supervision are provided by a Coordinator, with guidance from the Director.
Examples of Duties:
* Conduct weekly hour-long meetings with the assigned Induction candidate virtually and in-person.
* Participate in mandatory “Mentor Forums” (online and/or face-to-face) – seven (7) per year. Mentor Forums are opportunities to develop your craft as a mentor, collaborate with other mentors regarding best practices, and set and reflect upon your own personal mentoring goals.
* Provide and coordinate targeted collaborative support/mentoring to the assigned candidate(s)and develop effective teaching practices, for no less than one hour per week, over the course of the school year, with meetings taking place face-to-face and virtually.
* Observe each assigned candidate performing a direct instruction lesson taught in his/her classroom up to twice per school year.
* Guide and engage in reflective conversations with each candidate to develop an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), based on needs determined by collaborative discussions between the mentor, candidate, and administrator, and informed by their Individual Induction and Transition Plans.
* Provide “just in time” support to candidates, in accordance with the candidate’s ILP, along with ongoing guidance to promote enduring professional skills, using the program tools.
* Provide timely formal and informal feedback to each candidate about their progres

Requirements / Qualifications

The applicant must have at least three years of teaching experience (on a valid Clear Credential) with recommendations/references. Applicants must possess one of the credentials/authorizations below in order to be eligible for the position:
Multiple Subject
Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate)
Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe)
Education Specialist - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Education Specialist - Visual Impairments
Education Specialist - Adapted Physical Education (*high need)
Early Childhood Special Education
BCLAD
PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction
Single Subject: Art (*high need)
Single Subject: Biological Sciences
Single Subject: Chemistry
Single Subject: English
Single Subject: Foundational Level General Science
Single Subject: Foundation Level Mathematics
Single Subject: Health Sciences
Single Subject: Mathematics (*high need)
Single Subject: Music (*high need)
Single Subject: Physical Education (*high need)
Single Subject: Physics
Single Subject: Science: Biological Sciences
Single Subject: Science: Chemistry
Single Subject: Science: Geosciences
Single Subject: Science: Physics
Single Subject: Social Science
Single Subject: World Language: ELD
Single Subject: World Language - Languages other than English (*high need)

Other Requirements:
* Confirm availability to complete an additional 10 hours of required New Mentor Training throughout the year
* Working knowledge of Google Drive, Zoom, and Learning Management Systems such as Canvas (experience with Canvas preferred)
* Knowledge of new teacher development.
* Knowledge of the state-adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, state-adopted curriculum frameworks, and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs).
* Ability to model best teaching practices.
* Availability and willingness to participate in mandatory professional training to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective mentor.
* Ability to demonstrate professional integrity and respect the confidentiality of candidate(s).
* Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills and willingness to provide both professional and emotional support to beginning teachers.
* Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and learning.
* Access to a computer that is connected to Wi-Fi.
* Ability to travel to the candidate’s school twice a year for in-person observations.

Applicants are responsible for submitting the following in addition to the electronic EDJOIN employment application:
* credential copy (Possess and maintain a valid clear California Credential in one of the subjects listed above)
* letter of introduction
* current resume
* university transcripts

Prior to hiring, applicants will need to verify/complete the following as conditions of employment:
* current negative TB test results
* Mandated Reporter Training through LACOE
* Anti-Harassment Training through LACOE
* fingerprinting

Comments and Other Information

Comments and Other Information
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