Location: Syracuse,NY, USA
Administrative - Central Office - Other Job Number 230####### Start Date Open Date 09/09/2024 Closing Date Mentor for Principal 2023-24OVERVIEW The philosophy of the Syracuse City School District Mentor Teacher Internship Program (MTIP) is that induction is a crucial transition between teacher preparation and continuing professional development. Mentoring is the first step in the Teacher Career Development Continuum. The Mentor Teacher Internship Program is designed to facilitate the transition of the beginning teacher from success in preparation programs to effective practice in new contexts of the classroom and the Syracuse City School District. A mentored experience is one of New York State's requirements that new teachers must meet in order to qualify for permanent certification. The MTIP program in SCSD ensures that teachers who are not supported by a PAR consultant are able to get their mentored experience. It also serves to continue support of second year teachers. JOB DESCRIPTION The Mentor role is a role available to administrators who have demonstrated effectiveness in the Syracuse City School District. The role of the Mentor is to engage, inspire, assist, encourage, and advance professional learning of a beginning administrator and to model professional conduct. The Mentor is a tenured administrator that serves as a non-evaluative guide, support person, model, counselor, advocate, friend, and colleague who works to initiate the new administrator into profession in a professional and supportive manner. They will serve as a model of professional conduct with a strong commitment to collaboration and demonstrate an understanding of content, pedagogy, human development, and best practices. The Mentor will guide the novice leader toward mastering elements of effective leadership, by utilizing the leadership rubric. The selection of Mentors will be guided by high standards of knowledge, expertise, and evidence of reflective practice. REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent and Deputy Chief of School Leadership DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Mentor will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities: