MENTOR TEACHER-IN-RESIDENCE

Orono, ME 04469
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College of Education and Human Development

Rural Educator Resilience Project

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The College of Education and Human Development Mentor Teacher-in-Residence is responsible for recruitment, teaching, and administration related to programming in the Rural Educator Resilience Project. This project is designed to sustain and strengthen Maine’s teacher and school principal workforce, particularly in its most rural and isolated areas, with high-impact, evidence-based practices. This two-year, fixed-length position is funded by Congressionally- Directed Spending allocated to the University of Maine.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration (60%)

· Lead new Rural Teacher Induction program development and curriculum refinement to respond to needs from the field

· Lead recruitment of new teachers for program participation

· Co-design two-year program of supports for new rural teachers in collaboration with COEHD Faculty

· Collaborate with the Director of Field Experiences and Teacher Preparation and Director of the Center for Applied Research on Education and Schools with building relationships with schools for research and practice partnerships

· Represent new teacher interests as part of annual convening on rural school leadership and organize programming for external stakeholders in collaboration with the New England Rural Education Hub

· Coordinate with other strands of CDS work (Educational Leadership and Teacher Leadership)

· Coordinate with other UMS campuses regarding their new teacher induction programs

Teaching (40%)

· Teach 1 course, or the equivalent of 3 credits, per semester in the Teacher Education program

· Organize and lead professional development sessions for new teachers

· Visit, mentor, and coach program participants in alignment with course and program expectation

· Support COEHD faculty instruction through guest lecturing and occasional co-teaching

Facilitate small group coaching with program participants

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • M.Ed. in Education or associated discipline
  • Minimum (3) years of experience as a pK-12 educator

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

· Experience coaching early career adults

· Experience as a K-12 teacher leader

· Familiarity with the University of Maine graduate programs

· Experience working with rural schools and communities in Maine

· Experience successfully coordinating with cross-sector stakeholders

· Understanding of the current Maine educational policy landscape

· Communicates a clear philosophy of equitable teaching practices

*Other Information: *

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” at https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/403/?utm_medium=jobshare and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 18, 2024.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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