Who is my New Teacher Coach?
In Canyons School District, we rely on coaches to assist our first, second and third year teachers in meeting the requirements to be eligible to upgrade from a Level 1 to a Level 2 license (mentoring). Elementary Achievement Coaches also work extensively with our new teachers by conferencing, modeling, observing and providing feedback to them as they increase their instructional and management skills (coaching). This provides our new teachers with a high level of support. However, coaching/mentoring happens on many levels. New teachers should also take advantage of the great resources on their grade level teams for specifics on content lessons, procedures, assessments, etc. as well as seeking out feedback from administrators and trusted colleagues.
All secondary schools have at least one New Teacher Coach who is released from some of their teaching duties to provide the same coaching supports stated above. New secondary teachers should also take advantage of the great resources on their department and grade level teams for specifics on content lessons, procedures, assessments, etc. as well as seeking out feedback from administrators and trusted colleagues.
All secondary schools have at least one New Teacher Coach who is released from some of their teaching duties to provide the same coaching supports stated above. New secondary teachers should also take advantage of the great resources on their department and grade level teams for specifics on content lessons, procedures, assessments, etc. as well as seeking out feedback from administrators and trusted colleagues.
What makes a high quality mentor/coaching program?
The New Teacher Center reports that the crucial elements of high-quality induction include:
- A multi-year program, spanning at least the first two years of teaching
- Sanctioned time for mentor/coach-new teacher interaction
- Rigorous mentor selection criteria
- Initial training and on-going professional and support for mentor/coaches
- Pairing of new teachers and mentor/coaches in similar subject areas and grade levels
- Documentation and evidence of new teacher growth
What are the attributes of CSD New Teacher Coaches?
A highly qualified NTC:
- holds a current professional license, level two or higher
- is recommended by his or her principal
- shows evidence of continuous personal and professional development throughout his or her career
- has demonstrated that he or she works collaboratively with their colleagues
- has expertise in evidence-based practices, as demonstrated in meeting and/or exceeding state performance-based standards.
What are the expectations of New Teacher Coaches?
- Participate in the Mentor/Coaching Professional Development
- Collaborate with Administrator to host a Getting-to-Know You Orientation
- Host monthly meetings with their new teachers
- Participate in district meetings
- Submit completed paperwork/webwork on time
- Implement CSD new teacher coaching curriculum with new teachers
- Provide support and resources, including assistance with EYE requirements