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New Teacher Mentors Up to 13 positions!!
Charleston, United States
- Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.
- Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate. Please contact BCS before scheduling a background check to ensure that you have the correct codes to ensure that your background check is processed properly. Please do NOT use any previous code provided by the WVDE.
- Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
- Perform duties as described in the job description below.
- Have five or more years of teaching experience.
- Have a completed the WVDE Mentorship course within the last five years and have a certificate on file with the Braxton County Board of Education, be a National Board-Certified Teacher, or be willing to complete the WVDE training to acquire such on Septmber 24-25, 4:00-7:00, PM and show a completed certificate.
- Be a full-time employee at Braxton County Schools.
- Work at the same programmatic level as the teacher being mentored. (Early Education, Elementary Eduction, Middle, High School, CTE)
- Demonstrate effective standards-based instructional practices as shown through educator evaluations with a rating of accomplished or distinguished. Evidence should be presented with application.
- Demonstrate attention to detail as it applies to accountability and data collection.
- Assisting planning and preparation for the classroom to include content, pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, aligning assessments with instruction and standards.
- Working with the mentee on instruction to include student communication, understanding how to forecast the week, lesson planning, questioning and discussion techniques, engaging student in the learning process for high learner outcomes, using assessments as an instructional tool, and demonstrating flexibility in instructional approach including using the model it, try and connect it approach to instruction.
- Assisting mentee in establishing goals and monitoring progress towards completion of those goals.
- Bi-weekly check-in with mentee (in-person is required) once a month.
- Providing the mentee feedback on their lesson plans to make sure they demonstrate a standards-based focus, scope and sequencing of content and include the county required curriculum.
- Providing the mentee guidance on organization and time management
- Observation of the mentee and providing feedback on lesson implementation and classroom management (1 day of professional leave will be provided to allow for this per semester)
- Allow the mentee to observe the mentor if needed.
- Assist the mentee in understanding how to develop a classroom environment that establishes high expectations and a rapport with students that includes a culture of learning, staying on task and engaging in standards-based activities.
- Assist the mentee in developing positive professional work responsibilities that are grounded in reflective teaching, maintaining accurate, communicating with families and participating in the professional community to be a life-long learner.
- Complete all necessary mentoring documents per Director
- Document all visits and provide a brief summary of meeting notes
- Provide Director with all documents at the end of the mentoring session.
- Work collaborative with building administration
JobID: 53959
Position Type:
Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel
Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel
Date Posted:
10/8/2025
10/8/2025
Location:
Itinerant
Itinerant
Closing Date:
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
County:
Braxton County Schools
Braxton County Schools
POSITION: New Teacher Mentors Up to 13 Positions!!
LOCATION: As assigned.
REPORTS TO: Director of Director of Federal Programs, Curriculum, and Technology / Building Administrator
Evaluation: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and BCBOE Policy 3250.
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: For the 2025-2026 School year only.
SALARY: $450 (pro-rated) per mentee. Mentor may have up to 3 mentees.
EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE: Upon Board Approval
EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE: Upon Board Approval
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15, 2025
CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling 1-800-654-4406. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide support and guidance to new teachers with 0-1 years of experience. For a list of potential mentees, please contact the Director of School Improvement.
"Mentoring" means working under the direction of the Director of School Improvement, Federal Programs and Child Nutrition, but with the guidance of the school principal to improve the professional practice, knowledge and skills of other teachers employed in Braxton County Schools. The mentor/mentee relationship is met to be on-site, job embedded professional development for first year teachers. Mentoring includes, but is not limited to, an assigned role in the comprehensive system for teacher induction and professional growth within the Braxton County Schools framework. Additional supports are provided through monthly trainings.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Based on Charlotte Danielson's Frameword for Teaching)
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide support and guidance to new teachers with 0-1 years of experience. For a list of potential mentees, please contact the Director of School Improvement.
"Mentoring" means working under the direction of the Director of School Improvement, Federal Programs and Child Nutrition, but with the guidance of the school principal to improve the professional practice, knowledge and skills of other teachers employed in Braxton County Schools. The mentor/mentee relationship is met to be on-site, job embedded professional development for first year teachers. Mentoring includes, but is not limited to, an assigned role in the comprehensive system for teacher induction and professional growth within the Braxton County Schools framework. Additional supports are provided through monthly trainings.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Based on Charlotte Danielson's Frameword for Teaching)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10- pounds of materials.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or printed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
The duties of this job require the employee to drive to and from various schools throughout Braxton County. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and filed trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Revised Septeber 2025
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10- pounds of materials.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or printed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
The duties of this job require the employee to drive to and from various schools throughout Braxton County. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and filed trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Revised Septeber 2025
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
TO APPLY:
Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.
As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education’s Director of the Office of Civil Rights.
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