1. The School Mentor
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2. The role and responsibility of the School Mentor teacher is crucial in promoting the personal and professional well being of the beginning teacher. Therefore, it is important that School Mentor teachers be selected carefully and with great consideration.
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3. Role of the Mentor
The School Mentor will be responsible for providing day-to-day assistance and training to the Intern. Assistance will be provided through development of:
a supportive relationship with the Intern through school Mentoring, modeling, conferencing, evaluating, and encouraging
the Intern’s knowledge and application of skills, attitudes, and values necessary to effectively carry out the role of a classroom teacher
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4. Qualifications Required
Ability to provide quality instruction to adults
Advanced in the district’s career or merit ladder, if applicable and possible
Flexible
Good interpersonal skills
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5. Qualifications Required (cont’d)
Certification in the area and at the level of the Intern
3-5 years teaching experience
Exemplary standing in the school district
Conferencing skills
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6. Qualification Required (cont’d)
Demonstrated diplomacy skills
Demonstrated tolerance of others
Current in in-service and advanced teaching practice as demonstrated by attendance at teacher in-services and implementation of ideas in classroom practice
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7. Qualifications, Required (cont’d)
History of excellent attendance at district activities and in school
Demonstrated good role model for novices
Willing to serve, be trained, and learn more about School Mentoring
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8. Qualifications Required (cont’d)
Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
Demonstrated learner-centered approach to teaching
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9. Responsibilities Obtain School Mentor Training
Orient Intern to the culture of the campus including building and district policies, timelines, procedures, and paperwork
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10. Responsibilities (cont’d)
Observe assigned Intern in September, November, February and April. The Mid-Term Evaluation should be completed and given to the Intern to give to their Intern Teacher in December. The Final Evaluation should be completed in May.
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11. Responsibilities (cont’d)
Conference with the Intern on a regular basis using the “Monthly Conference Guide” in the Intern Documentation Record Book
Arrange visits and observations for two-way learning: Intern observes School Mentor and/or other teachers in the building and School Mentor observes Intern
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12. Responsibilities (cont’d)
Demonstrate coaching and team teaching skills with Intern
Support the Intern on a daily basis
Assist with lesson planning and locating resources
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13. Responsibilities (cont’d)
Assist the Intern with daily trouble- shooting and problem-solving
Complete the proper intern appraisal instrument(s) for each observation and/or conference
Participate in the ISD final evaluation of the intern(s) to determine recommendation for certification
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14. The Process
Regular Intern/School Mentor observations and conferencing provides a platform for the teaching and learning process that occurs between the Intern-learner and the School Mentor-coach.
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15. The Process (cont’d) The School Mentor:
teaches and supports an Intern through demonstrations, co-teaching, micro lessons, or in any number of creative ways.
observes the Intern and provides guidance in the implementation of new skills, practices, and processes.
Likewise, the Intern observes the School Mentor, describes practices and skills, and through conferences with the School Mentor, reflects on his/her own growth in craft and professional knowledge.
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16. Observations
Observation times are an integral part of the Intern’s program and should be scheduled in September, November, February and April during the year in two ways: School Mentor observing Intern and Intern observing School Mentor.
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17. Monthly Conference Guides
Conferences should be conducted on a regular basis. The purpose of these conferences is to allow the opportunity for the School Mentor and Intern to chart new strategies and directions in management, organization, evaluation, curriculum development, and delivery.
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18. Monthly Conference Guides (cont’d)
Regular conferences should typically last about minutes and should occur as soon as is mutually convenient. It is preferable for School Mentors and Interns to conference following an observation.
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19. Monthly Conference Guides (cont’d)
The Intern Documentation Record Book contains several documents that have been created to assist the School Mentor and Intern in fulfilling the requirements of the conferences.
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20. Observations (cont’d)
Observations should not interfere with either individual’s regular planning period, but should occur during a mutually acceptable time.
Observations are typically minutes in duration.
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21. Policy & Procedure or Payment of Stipend
School Mentors are paid a stipend through the MCC Alternative Teacher Certification Program for their duties as a School Mentor to the MCC Intern. In order to qualify for this payment each campus School Mentor must turn in all necessary paperwork required by the program.
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22. Policy & Procedure or Payment of Stipend
School Mentors are required to submit a W-9 form , School Mentor form and an Acknowledgement Form indicating that they have viewed the presentation regarding their responsibilities.
Payment of this stipend is also contingent upon the completion of each area of School Mentor documentation in the Intern Record Book.
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23. Policy & Procedure or Payment of Stipend (cont’d)
You will receive your payment at the end of December or the end of May, depending on the semester serving as School Mentor.
Amount of stipend:
Fall semester $125.00
Spring semester $125.00
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24. W9 FORM
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25. MENTOR FORM
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26. ACKNOWLEDGEMEMT FORM
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27. Observation Forms to be completed by the Interns
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30. Observation Form to be completed by the School Mentor
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31. Observation by School Mentor
McLennan Community College
Teacher Certification Program
Observation by School Mentor
Intern observations of School Mentor will include identifying domain strategies using the following scale:
5 = exceeds expectations; 3 = proficient; 1 = below expectations; 0= unsatisfactory
Intern Name:
School :
Date:
School:
Grade:
Subject:
Domain I. Active, Successful Student Participation in Learning Process
Students actively engaged in learning 5 3 1
Students successful in learning
Students learn at high cognitive level
Students demonstrate task commitment
Students connect learning to life, work, other disciplines
Domain I Comments
Domain II. Learner-Centered Instruction
Objectives are stated or implied; include knowledge, skills, concepts
Instruction relates to interests and varied characteristics of students
Instruction promotes critical thinking and problem solving
Motivational techniques are employed
Instruction is aligned with larger curriculum objectives (TAAS)
Instructor maintains appropriate pacing and sequencing of instruction
Instructor emphasizes value and importance of content/activity
Instructor uses questioning and inquiry techniques to challenge students
Instructor effectively uses available technology
Domain II Comments
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32. DUE DATES
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33. Spring 2015 Due Dates 9/19/2018 January 10, 2015
January 10, 2015
Complete Student Intern Schedule of Classes form (only for Internship I);
Complete Information Update form (only for Internship I);
View Intern Handbook online (under Alternative Teacher Certification link at [only for Internship I])
Make an appointment with your School Mentor to discuss Intern Handbook. Many pages are to be completed by the School Mentor. Be sure to give these pages to your School Mentor (only for Internship I).
February 7, 2015
Assignment #1 due from Interns & School Mentor (Internship I and Internship II)
Return Intern Handbook Acknowledgement form to Internship Instructor (Internship I)
Turn in copy of School Mentor paperwork
March 21, 2015
Assignment #2 due from Interns &
School Mentor (Internship I and
Internship II)
April 1, 2015
May 2, 2015
Second semester Reflection forms due from Interns
Copies of ISD evaluation (PDAS and/or TxBess) paperwork, etc. due (both Internship I and Internship II)
Turn in all Remaining Semester internship paperwork
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