Mentor Teacher (Contractual) for Carroll County Public Schools Teacher Induction Program
- Employer
- Towson University
- Location
- Towson, MD
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The responsibilities for Mentor Teachers include the following:
- Provides support/mentoring/coaching for new teachers, which includes classroom coaching and induction process responsibilities by meeting with mentees for a minimum of 180 minutes per monthProvides ongoing support and feedback through joint planning, modeling, team teaching, coaching and other methods as needed in both a face-to-face and virtual settingModels effective classroom practices and pedagogical techniquesManages time effectively to meet consistently with mentees at various locationsImplements the instructional coaching model effectively to collaboratively identify mentee's needs, collect data and reflect on the instructional processGathers a variety of qualitative and quantitative data and engages the mentee in assessing data to create a plan of action for teaching and learningIdentifies and coordinates appropriate professional resources to address the performance needs of menteesCollaborates closely with school administration, content supervisors, media specialists and teaching staff to integrate effective teaching strategiesParticipates in the planning, development, and delivery of professional learning opportunities for non-tenured teachers and peer mentorsAttends Mentor Team meetings as required to discuss program direction, procedures, program improvements and mentoring best practicesContributes to the Mentor Team and engages as a collaborative team memberParticipates in self-reflection to improve practice; seeks ongoing professional learningDemonstrates a solid understanding of the Carroll County Public School (CCPS) Framework for Teaching and builds teachers' capacity in all four domains
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:• At least five years of outstanding teaching experience
• Eligible for an advanced professional certificate/license
• Experience with instructional mentoring or instructional coaching within the past two years
• Experience in school/teacher leadership opportunities within the past two years
• Demonstrates knowledge of data-driven planning and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates a high level of expertise and skill in differentiated instructional practices
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal communication skillsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Ability to build relationships through interpersonal communications with school staff
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to organize, prepare, and multi-task
Organization: President's Division
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Jul 31, 2026
Organization
Towson University (TU; www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, and is Baltimore’s largest comprehensive university, and the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and nearly 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Towson University offers many cultural, educational and athletics programs and events that are open to the public ranging from concerts and lecturers to Division I college sports.
Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia. The town of Towson, MD. has a population of approximately 52,000, with tree-lined streets, shops, restaurants, movies, bookstores, a county library branch, live music venues, and is in walking distance of the TU campus. Towson was established in 1750 and is the seat of Baltimore County government.
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