Internal - Mentor Educators - School Year 2026-2027 - George School

To:All Educator Personnel, Brockton Public Schools

From:Dr. Kathleen F. Moran, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Re: Mentor Educators - School Year 2026 - 2027

The position below is brought to the attention of all licensed educators at the George Elementary School. This position is a one-year appointment. After reviewing the 26-27 mentor job ad below, please apply through the Microsoft link below.

Description: The district is seeking qualified educators to serve as mentors in a one-year appointment. Candidates must be DESE licensed educators with at least six years of successful experience, including three years in Brockton, and be recommended by a principal or immediate supervisor. Interest in or experience mentoring new educators is preferred. Mentors commit approximately 20-30 minutes per week supporting a first-year educator, collaborate with building administrators, and provide instructional and professional guidance. Please note the following revision from last year''s mentor program; all accepted mentors will be required to attend a mandatory Mentor Professional Development Day on August 18, 2026. Mentor/Mentee matches will be prioritized based on licensure and role above all other factors. If a match cannot be made based on licensure, consideration will then be given to grade level alignment and physical proximity of mentor/mentee. In the event that an exact match cannot be made, hired Mentors are expected to remain flexible and open to supporting mentees who may not hold the same license.

Qualifications:

1. Must be a licensed educator through The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (teacher, guidance counselor, adjustment counselor, nurse, etc.)
2. Must have a minimum of 6 years successful teaching experience, with at least 3 years in Brockton.
3. Interest in or experience with mentoring new educators.
4. Rating of proficient in all standards for at least the past three years. Responsibilities:
5. Attend summer Mentor Professional Development Day (August 18, 2026)
6. Attend three mentor/mentee meetings during the school year with mentor managers.
7. Work as a mentor to a first-year educator (teacher, guidance counselor, adjustment counselor, nurse, etc.).
8. Work 20-30 minutes per week mentoring a new educator.
9. Provide support in the mentee''s work environment (classroom, office, etc.), when possible.
10. Share school and district policies and procedures with mentee.
11. Introduce mentee to pertinent BPS resources, as well as community resources if applicable to the individual's job duties.
12. Work with mentee to document a log of activities.
13. Offer professional support to mentee (for example: share teaching strategies, sample lessons, model professionalism, team teaching). All mentors-new and returning-are required to attend a summer Mentor Professional Development Day. This summer PD day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 8:45AM - 2:00PM. Compensation: Stipend for one mentee: $1,600
    • 50% paid in December 2026
    • 50% paid at the end of the school year
    • Final payment contingent upon fulfillment of all assigned responsibilities Additional stipend for a second mentee: $750
    • Paid in full at the end of the school year
    • Payment contingent upon fulfillment of all assigned responsibilities
    • Partial payments will not be issued
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      Number of Positions: 1

      Funding: Professional Development

      ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING MICROSOFT FORMS LINK: George School Mentor Application 2026-2027