Induction Program Mentor Selection Criteria
The following Induction Program Mentor Selection Criteria and Matching Process have been developed as guidelines for administrators to choose mentors to serve as support for beginning teachers and have been aligned to Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.
Within 10 days of the new teacher's arrival, administrators will assign a mentor match. When possible and appropriate, it is recommended that mentors be paired with teachers in similar teaching contexts (e.g., same grade level, content area, etc.) Please use these criteria to support the selection process. Criteria is intended for the Mentor Selection and Matching Process and should not be used for teacher evaluation purposes.
Baseline requirements for all mentors
All mentors MUST:
have earned an effective or highly effective rating on previous three years’ evaluations
have at least four years of teaching experience
will attend mentor professional development sessions to be paid a stipend
Criteria
| Domain | Criteria |
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| Domain 3 | Mentor can utilize a variety of professional development strategies such as:
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| Domain 2 | Mentor develops and values respectful and trusting relationships with all stakeholders including:
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| Domain 4 | Mentor is highly reflective and continuously seeks opportunities to grow his/her mentor and teaching practices. |
| Domain 2 | Mentor takes a respectful, proactive approach to support ongoing growth in student achievement and teacher practice. |
| Domain 3 | Mentor demonstrates understanding of, sensitivity to, and advocates for issues of equity among all stakeholders. |
| Domain 2 | Mentor understands, implements and promotes district and school initiatives to support teacher practice and student achievement |
NOTE: In the event a mentor, new teacher or administrator is not comfortable/amiable to the pairing, a new pairing can be made. There will be no negative consequences for such requests. (Please contact the Induction Program Coordinator for support.)
