Educator Support Team
Objective
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To ensure all participants receive high-quality professional development that supports and assists their professional growth
Program Participant:
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Mentor - shall be an experienced person qualified by Ohio Department of Education training who has a similar job assignment, whenever feasible, and professional expertise, who will provide professional support and assistance to a fellow teacher
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Licensure Client - shall be a certified person who under Ohio Department of Education licensure may require an assigned mentor
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Induction Client - is a certified person, newly hired by the Mansfield City Schools, who has had previous work experience in his/her field
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Peer Assistance and Review Client - shall be a certified person with experience in the profession of teaching who requires or requests assistance and support in their professional development
Mentoring Committee Members
Carmen Egner
Emily Nicol
Courtney Bohn
4-6 Grade Position (2nd Term, Expires 6/30/23)
Building: Malabr Intermediate
7-8 Grade (1st Term, Expires 6/30/23)
Building: Middle School
Bianca Horsley
Andrea Murphy
Robert Watson
9-12 Grade (2nd Term, Expires 6/30/23)
Building: Middle School
Special Education (1st Term, Expires 6/30/24)
Building: Sherman Elementary
At Large (1st Term, Expires 6/30/24)
Building: Senior High
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INDUCTION CLIENT
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Is a certified person, newly hired by the Mansfield City Schools, who has had previous work experience in his/her field.
OBJECTIVE
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To orient and assist the teacher newly hired by the Mansfield City Schools so that the employee may have a positive experience as he/she begins service to the district.
SELECTION
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A newly hired teacher with previous teaching experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Induction Client shall:
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Attend new teacher orientation and opening staff activities.
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Complete a professional development needs self-assessment
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Attend the training sessions on district policies, programs, procedures, services and testing.
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Meet with mentor early in the school year and thereafter as needed, to review items found on the Employee Orientation Check Sheet.
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Meet with mentor monthly to be provided with appropriate support and assistance.
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Maintain an open line of communication with mentor.
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Assist in the evaluation of the program at the end of the year.
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Be required to attend all professional development opportunities provided by the Educational Support Program based on client’s self-assessment.
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Follow established committee timelines
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LICENSURE CLIENT
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Shall be a certified person who under Ohio Department of Education licensure may require an assigned mentor
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OBJECTIVE
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To orient and assist an entry year teacher hired by the Mansfield City School so that the employee may have a positive experience as he/she begins service to the district. Our desire is that the initial teaching experience will be one that will promote a sense of identity, fulfillment, and dedication to the teaching profession.
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SELECTION
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The Licensure Client shall:
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Be a teacher new to the profession of teaching who is hired by the Mansfield City Schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES​
The Licensure Client shall:
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Attend training/orientation of mentors/clients.
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Attend the new teacher orientation and the opening staff activities
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Attend a training session on policies, programs, procedures, services and testing.
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Attend all mentor committee sponsored activities.
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Maintain an open line of communication with the mentor.
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Be receptive to observations of Mentor.
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Be receptive to the positive, non-threatening suggestions provided by the mentor.
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Assist the evaluation of the program at the end of the year.
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Follow established committee timeline
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MCS MENTOR INFORMATION
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Shall be an experienced person qualified by Ohio Department of Education training who has a similar job assignment, whenever feasible, and professional expertise, who will provide professional support and assistance to a fellow teacher.
OBJECTIVE
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To support and assist a client in their professional growth.
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT​
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The prospective Mentor shall:Fill out an application form (see link below)
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Demonstrate an ability to communicate in written form.
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Demonstrate an ability to give and accept constructive criticism.
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Demonstrate an ability to sustain a helping and confidential relationship with a peer.
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Demonstrate understanding of the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession.
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Demonstrate effective organizational skills.
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Have been recommended by an administrator or principal currently employed by the district, under whom the person has worked
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Participate in an interview conducted by current members of the Educator Support Team
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Demonstrate an ability to communicate orally
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Demonstrate a positive attitude toward improving education and the Mansfield City Schools by participating in professional growth and activities to help achieve the goals and objectives of the Mansfield City Schools.
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Be chosen by a majority vote of the current team members
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The selected Mentor shall:
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Complete the ODE required mentor training and become part of the Mansfield City Schools mentor pool.
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Be a teacher with experience, located at the same job site and with a similar job assignment as that of the prospective client, whenever possible
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Be assigned a client from any of the three program tiers: licensure, induction or peer assistance and review as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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When assigned a client the Mentor shall:
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Orient their client to the procedures and policies of the specific school and the Mansfield City Schools as listed in the Orientation Check Sheet (see Appendix).
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Demonstrate commitment to advance the professional learning and practice of the client.
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Design and facilitate professional development for their client.
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Create and foster positive learning environments for their client.
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Support the client with instructional and assessment practices.
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Develop as leaders and learners through professional growth.
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Complete required program.
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Attend all mentor training/update sessions.
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Attend orientation of mentors.
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Attend orientation of clients.
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Meet during the year with the member(s) of the Educator Support Team as needed to report the progress of the mentor/client relationship.
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Attend scheduled professional development, whose emphasis will be on current educational topics.
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Use some of the 5.5 days assigned to the Mentor/Client team in the observation of the client within the classroom.
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Meet with his/her client in order to complete program requirements
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Provide a confidential, positive and open line of communications with the client.
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See that observations are made in a positive, non-threatening manner and are never to be used as a district evaluation tool.
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Attend the end of the year meeting to evaluate the program and sign all Mansfield City Schools and Ohio Department of Education required materials.
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Follow established committee timeline
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PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW CLIENT
OBJECTIVE
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To support and assist a certified person with experience in the profession of teaching who requires or requests assistance and support in their professional development. Difficulties may include, but are not limited to the improvement of skills related to management tasks, instructional skills and classroom management.
SELECTION
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The evaluation instrument may not be used to recommend an employee for this program.
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The Peer Assistance and Review Client may:
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Become a part of the program by self-nomination in order to accomplish his/her the goals and objectives or job targets determined through personal, self-evaluation.
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Accept the verbal suggestion of the principal or supervisor to use the Educator Support Program in order to accomplish job targets.
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Have the opportunity to discuss the resources available through the Educator Support Program with a member of the Educator Support Team.
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Choose to become or not to become involved in the program.
PROVISIONS
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The Peer Assistance and Review Client shall:
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Have the right to re-apply for support and assistance in the future if he/she has to drop out for reasons beyond his/her control.
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Be provided a mentor for a maximum of one year. This mentor shall be from a similar job assignment or job site if possible.
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Meet with the mentor early in the school year and thereafter as needed to do a self- assessment and set goals to accomplish through the Educator Support Program.
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Be observed (and aided) by the mentor.
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Be provided with a follow-up conference during which the mentor and Peer Assistance and Review Client will cooperatively set area(s) to be addressed and propose means of assistance in these area(s).
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Be provided assistance by the team to resolve conflicts or concerns dealing with client/mentor relationship.
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Be given up to 3 CEU’s for participation as a Peer Assistance and Review Client.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Peer Assistance and Review Client shall:
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Implement in some manner suggestions made by the mentor.
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Demonstrate changes in technique in areas in which were cooperatively selected by the mentor and client.
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Meet with the mentor, principal, or team as needed or requested.
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Maintain an open line of communication with the mentor.
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Assist in the evaluation of the Educator Support Program at the end of the year.
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Be required to attend all Educator Support Team sponsored activities.
For Assistance with this Program, please contact
Educator Support Team Coordinator: Carmen Egner
Building: Middle School
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RESIDENT EDUCATOR PROGRAM
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The Ohio Resident educator program is a four- year induction system of support and mentoring for new teachers. Successful completion of the residency program is required to qualify for a five-year professional educator license.
Eligibility Requirements for participation in the Ohio Resident Educator (RE) Program:
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Hold a valid resident educator license or alternative resident educator license of any type, or a one year out of state educator license;
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be employed by Mansfield City Schools
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Teach at least two classes or .25 FTE in the RE's area of licensure or in the area in which the RE holds a supplemental teaching license;
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Be responsible for planning and delivering standards - based, preK-12 curriculum to students and evaluating their progress;
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work 120 days as defined by Ohio Revised Code; and
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Be assigned an ODE - Certified, trained mentor by MCS Mentoring Committee
Note: Teachers hired as tutors will now be considered eligible if they meet the above criteria.