Mentoring & Professional Growth Support (MAPS) Collaborator

Position Title: Mentoring & Professional Growth Support (MAPS) Collaborator

Minimum of 5 hours worked weekly; maximum of 40 hours

Multiple positions available

Pay Grade: Hourly Period of Employment: Temporary

Description Approved/Revised: 9/2023 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Professional Learning Coordinator

General Responsibilities: Provide targeted support and guidance to assigned instructional staff resulting in improved student achievement and instruction.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Provides support in the development of instructional skills and classroom management capabilities for assigned teachers through a comprehensive, focused approach.
• Models or co-teaches lessons.
• Assists the assigned teacher with lesson planning.
• Observes the assigned teacher and provides verbal and written feedback.
• Provides and facilitates information and use of MCPS resources.
• Arranges peer observations and accompany the MAPS Teacher on these visits
• Engages in problem-solving discussions for individual students.
• Sit in Collaborative Learning Team meetings to learn about current units, instructional plans, and suggested instructional strategies
• Provide constructive advice related to the identified areas for support
• Maintains confidentiality of MAPS Teacher in alignment with MAPS Program expectations.
• Collaborates with Professional Learning Coordinator to maximize opportunities offered.
• Attends MAPS Program meetings as scheduled to ensure successful implementation.
• Maintains MAPS Program paperwork consistently, appropriately and in a timely manner.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Teacher Performance Standards and Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in instructional and learning
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Commitment to supporting teacher development.
• Experience in building teacher capacity.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Must possess a Teaching License preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years' successful teaching experience in public education
• Experience in building teacher capacity through roles such as mentor, coach, team leaders, etc. Administrative experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and

requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.