THE SUPPORT (SSSC) MENTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

 

* Mentor is chosen by the candidate and approved by SSSC.

*The SSSC reserves the right to deny a choice if a Support Mentor is  determined too busy; the teacher will be consulted in the new selection.  All assignments in the case of an unforeseen vacancy (leave of absence from the district, etc.) or an insurmountable personality conflict.  It is the responsibility of the recertifying teacher to appeal to the SSSC  in these instances, stating the nature of the problem and the action requested.            

*The Support Mentor is the vehicle for providing collegial support and assistance to teachers who are working toward improving their professional skills.

* Mentor is a person trained in peer observation and assessment.

*Support Mentor is chosen by the candidate whenever a mentor is needed.

*The Support Mentor works with the teacher to assess individual needs and develop a Teacher Action Plan for professional growth.

*The Support Mentor meets regularly with the teacher to observe in the classroom, discuss progress toward professional development goals and offer support and assistance.

DUTIES OF SUPPORT MENTORS

 1.       Attend meetings for support Mentors called by SSSC.

2.      Meet with candidate to write Teacher Action plan (TAP).  Must be completed by October 20.

3.      Meet with candidate for pre observation conference.

4.      Observe candidate a minimum of three times each year of plan.

               1st time before January 15

               2nd observation before February 28

               3rd observation before April 2

5.      Meet with candidate for post conference.

6.      Set up time for further observations, if necessary.

7.      Mentor support will also include but is not limited to help with items such as the following:

                                      -Routine Housekeeping Duties

                                      -Grading

                                      -Assessments

                                      -ARI

                                      -Math Cards

                                      -Classroom Management

                                      -Answering Mentee’s Questions

                                      -On-going Support of the Candidate

8.      Support mentors are eligible for payment or recertification credits after acceptance of completed plan by SSSC.

9.      A minimum of 22.5 hours per year related to the above duties must be documented.

10.     Documentation of mentor’s work must be submitted by April 16 in order to receive payment or credit for the year.

11.     If time lines are not met, you and your mentor will be asked to meet with the Certification Committee.