Teacher Induction Specialist Grades K-5

West Memphis School DistrictWest Memphis, AR
16h

About The Position

Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist with coordinating district-level mentoring for all novice teachers as required by State and District mandates. Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist with collecting pertinent data and preparing reports as required by the State, as well as coordinating and providing training for novice teachers.

Requirements

  • Valid Arkansas educator’s license
  • Master’s Degree
  • Five years of successful teaching experience
  • Previous experience in an administrative role
  • Experience providing professional development/curriculum
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Exhibit professionalism that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to collaborate well with adult learners, administrators, and the community at large.
  • Exhibit a high level of confidentiality related to ethics and professionalism
  • Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist II with the District’s recruitment and retention efforts of instructional personnel
  • Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist II with assisting novice teachers with attaining a standard Arkansas Educator’s License
  • Assist the Novice Teacher/Mentoring Specialist II in supporting novice teachers with state testing requirements and professional development requirements needed for licensure.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, and diagnosis, and assist with selecting research-based materials for novice teachers.
  • Assist with data analysis and creation of a plan of support for novice teachers
  • Maintain current knowledge of effective practices in the area of research-based curricula, instruction, and assessment practices for the purpose of professional development
  • Assist with developing high-quality, job-embedded professional development for novice teachers
  • Must have reliable transportation to enable travel within the District to meet the needs of novice teachers and instructional stakeholders.
  • Know Board of Education policies, District and school guidelines, and regulations and adhere to the same
  • Perform other duties as assigned
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