New Teacher Team Agreement
This document outlines the responsibilities of each member of the New Teacher Team. Check all the responsibilities to ensure you have read and understand your role within the team. It should be signed during the first team meeting and maintained by the Instructional Leader.
New Teacher:
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School or Technology Center:
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On-Site Mentor:
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Instructional Leader:
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Instructional Coach:
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New Teacher Responsibilities:
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Actively participate with an energetic and open-mind to input throughout the school year
Meet with on-site mentor for a minimum of 72 hours
Spend a minimum of six visits with the instructional coach
Keep instructional leader informed of progress
Complete the Professional Development Needs Assessment form
Utilize your team to help you succeed
On-Site Mentor Responsibilities:
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Participate and actively engage in the mentoring process
Participate in approved mentor training (mentors must attend training every three years)
Provide support and instruction to the new teacher
Review with the new teacher the resources provided
Commit to spending a minimum of 72 hours in one-on-one mentoring with the new teacher
Keep new teacher, instructional leader and instructional coach informed of the new teacher's progress
Document hours spent during mentoring process using the School Reimbursement form
Submit mentoring information on the School Reimbursement form quarterly. Submission dates: Oct. 18, Dec. 20, Mar. 14, and May 16
Instructional Leader Responsibilities:
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Register the new teacher for mentoring program with the Oklahoma Department of CareerTech Education (ODCTE)
Participate in approved mentor/administrator training (instructional leaders must attend training every three years)
Provide resources necessary for mentor to attend mentor training
Develop and utilize selection criteria for determining their on-site mentor (criteria is provided in the definition of a mentor at the following link: www.okcareertech.org/educators/professional-development/new-teacher/teacher-induction
Provide in writing to the ODCTE coordinator by October 18, the name of any teachers who withdraw from the program
Provide on-site guidance and evaluation of mentoring process--both school and university
Work with the new teacher and mentors to resolve any concerns or issues
Meet with the New Teacher Team a minimum of three times--beginning of the school year, middle of school year, and end of school year
Provide adequate time and support for mentor and new teacher to obtain the 72 hours of mentoring
Have all participants sign the New Teacher Team Agreement form at the first team meeting and submit the form electronically
It is strongly recommened that the new teacher and mentor be on the same campus.
Instructional Coach Responsibilities:
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Provide a minimum of six visits to each new teacher during the school year
Participate in professional development opportunitites sponsored by ODCTE
Work with new teachers on items identified in the Professional Development Needs Assessment form and the Coaching Observation form
Verify that all school mentor payment information is complete and accurate
To serve as support, not as an evaluator to the new teacher. Input into hiring and other personal decisions will not be provided
Facilitate team meetings with the new teacher, on-site mentor, and instructional leader
Provide communication to the instructional leaders, on-site mentors, and ODCTE
Provide guidance to the mentoring process
Oklahoma Department of CareerTech Responsibilities:
Provide support to all parties involved
Provide up-to-date resources
Provide mentor training to new and experienced administrator/mentors and instructional coaches
Maintain current and accurate records of the mentoring process
Facilitate communication among program participants and ODCTE
We hereby confirm the documented information is accurate.
New Teacher Signature:
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On-Site Mentor Signature:
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Instructional Leader Signature:
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Instructional Coach Signature:
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Submit
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