Mentor, Teacher Education - Part Time

About the role

The Mentor plays a key role in supporting the professional growth and development of in-service, conditionally licensed teachers during their field experiences in a special education environment. This individual serves as a liaison between CCBC and partner schools, providing mentorship and feedback based on evaluating candidates’ teaching performance in accordance with program and state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observe in-service teachers in K–12 special education classroom settings and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct formal evaluations of teacher candidates using program rubrics and observation tools.
• Collaborate with in-school mentors and school administrators to support teachers’ development.
• Hold regular conferences (in-person or virtual) with teacher candidates to reflect on teaching practices, progress, and areas for improvement.
• Document candidate progress and submit timely evaluations, observation notes, and required reports.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the MAAPP Director and teacher education department staff.
• Attend orientation sessions, trainings, and supervision meetings as required.
• Facilitate in-school mentor training and support groups on a monthly basis.
• Support candidates in implementing culturally responsive and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Promote professional ethics and effective classroom management aligned with program expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in education.
• Minimum of 5 years of K–12 teaching experience in Special Education.
• 2 years experience mentoring teacher candidates.
• Valid Maryland teaching certification/ license (APC/APL) in Special Education (Elementary or Secondary).
• Ability to travel to school sites or conduct remote observations if needed.

Preferred

• Familiarity with state licensure requirements and performance-based assessments (e.g., edTPA).
• Experience with diverse school settings and commitment to equity in education.

Benefits

• Health and Medical: CIGNA Open Access Plus (OAP), Kaiser Prescription Drug Benefits, CareFirst Dental Benefits, NVA Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Spending Account, Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care), Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care), Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care).
• Mental Health: Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved.
• Dental Benefits: CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional.
• Vision Benefits: NVA.
• Life Insurance: MetLife Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10), Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000, Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount).
• Disability: Long-Term Disability Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence.
• Roth 403(b): Savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement.
• Tuition Assistance: Waiver or reimbursement programs for eligible full-time employees, spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade.
• McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program: Up to $100,000 over four (4) years for children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment.

Pay

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Schedule

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