MCS Mentor

MCS Mentor Information

Shall be an experienced person qualified by Ohio Department of Education training who has a similar job assignment, whenever feasible, and professional expertise, who will provide professional support and assistance to a fellow teacher.

OBJECTIVE

To support and assist a client in their professional growth.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

The prospective Mentor shall:
- Fill out an application form (see link below)
  - Demonstrate an ability to communicate in written form.
  - Demonstrate an ability to give and accept constructive criticism.
  - Demonstrate an ability to sustain a helping and confidential relationship with a peer.
  - Demonstrate understanding of the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession.
  - Demonstrate effective organizational skills.
- Have been recommended by an administrator or principal currently employed by the district, under whom the person has worked
- Participate in an interview conducted by current members of the Educator Support Team
  - Demonstrate an ability to communicate orally
  - Demonstrate a positive attitude toward improving education and the Mansfield City Schools by participating in professional growth and activities to help achieve the goals and objectives of the Mansfield City Schools.
- Be chosen by a majority vote of the current team members
The selected Mentor shall:
- Complete the ODE required mentor training and become part of the Mansfield City Schools mentor pool.
- Be a teacher with experience, located at the same job site and with a similar job assignment as that of the prospective client, whenever possible
- Be assigned a client from any of the three program tiers: licensure, induction or peer assistance and review as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

When assigned a client the Mentor shall:
- Orient their client to the procedures and policies of the specific school and the Mansfield City Schools as listed in the Orientation Check Sheet (see Appendix).
- Demonstrate commitment to advance the professional learning and practice of the client.
- Design and facilitate professional development for their client.
- Create and foster positive learning environments for their client.
- Support the client with instructional and assessment practices.
- Develop as leaders and learners through professional growth.
- Complete required program.
- Attend all mentor training/update sessions.
- Attend orientation of mentors.
- Attend orientation of clients.
- Meet during the year with the member(s) of the Educator Support Team as needed to report the progress of the mentor/client relationship.
- Attend scheduled professional development, whose emphasis will be on current educational topics.
- Use some of the 5.5 days assigned to the Mentor/Client team in the observation of the client within the classroom.
- Meet with his/her client in order to complete program requirements
- Provide a confidential, positive and open line of communications with the client.
- See that observations are made in a positive, non-threatening manner and are never to be used as a district evaluation tool.
- Attend the end of the year meeting to evaluate the program and sign all Mansfield City Schools and Ohio Department of Education required materials.
- Follow established committee timeline

MCS MENTOR FORMS

MCS Mentor Application
MCS Intent to participate form
ODE Mentor Standards
ODE Mentor Self - Assessment Tool or Teacher Self - Assessment Tool
ODE Mentor Professional Goal Setting Tool or MCS IPDP

Mansfield

City School District

Mission:
With love and expertise, Mansfield City Schools prepares diverse leaders and builds positive relationships with students, staff, and educational allies.

Vision:
Mansfield City Schools will be the premier learning destination of Richland County.

MCS Mentor