Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for
Mentor Development Specialists. Working under the Coordinator of Educator Growth and Development, the successful candidate will serve as a mentor and district liaison, supporting new teachers and providing direct mentoring and professional support to first, second, and third year non-tenured teachers. This position plays a critical role in strengthening new teacher induction, improving teacher effectiveness, and increasing retention across the district. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills while in this role.
This is an hourly position without benefits funded through the Title IIA grant, with a maximum of 22 hours per week.
DUTIES:- Train and support teachers in instructional strategies, classroom management, and curriculum alignment.
- Model effective teaching practices and behavior intervention strategies.
- Complete professional development in mentoring and implement mentoring models with assigned teachers.
- Collaborate with site administrators and district leaders to align mentoring efforts with school and district goals.
- Facilitate professional development for new teachers.
- Serve as a mentor to first, second, and third year non-tenured teachers.
- Assist with planning and implementation of the New Teacher Academy and seminar courses.
- Communicate regularly with the Coordinator of Educator Growth and Development.
- Prepare and distribute materials to support mentoring and induction programs.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all mentoring relationships.
- Maintain accurate time sheets and program related records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Has obtained, or is eligible for, a Maryland Advanced Professional License.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate level.
- Knowledge of current trends in education including the Maryland College and Career Standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth.
- Knowledge of the instructional improvement process.
- Knowledge of mentoring strategies.
- Excellent human relations skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in educational technology and data-driven instruction.
Please Note:Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal candidates will be considered alongside external applicants, and only those whose qualifications most closely match the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview.
SALARY: Salary based on the Negotiated Agreement Between The Board of Education of Dorchester County and The Dorchester Educators - Teachers bargaining unit. The position is hourly at the Title IIA grant rate of $35.00 an hour. There are no benefits other than salary for this position.
Per the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education and the Dorchester Educators Teacher Bargaining Unit, this part-time position should not exceed 15 - 22 hours per week.