Common use of The Mentoring Program Clause in Contracts

The Mentoring Program. 1. The Mentoring Program provides to first year teachers a peer mentor selected by the Professional Development Committee whose majority is composed of teachers appointed by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Teachers Association, (i.e. one representative from elementary, secondary and support staff plus one administrator). The mentor will provide the first year teacher with assistance and support in the achievement of goals, problem solving, and the fulfillment of responsibilities. 2. The mentor will meet with the teacher as early in the school year as possible to develop a professional, collegial relationship based upon trust and confidentiality. The mentor, mentee and building administrator will meet periodically throughout the year. The mentor will not conduct formal observations, but will be available to observe the teacher and offer informal suggestions for improvement. The mentor will normally be expected to provide at least fifteen (15) hours of mentoring per semester. 3. All first year teachers are required to participate in the Mentoring Program that provides the teacher with the assistance and support of a senior tenured teacher in the achievement of goals, problem solving and fulfillment of responsibilities. The school administrator in consultation with the GTA, may require a teacher to participate in the Mentoring Program during the teacher’s second and third year of employment.