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At Will Mentor Teacher
Career Insights for Middle / High School Teacher (Other)
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What they do
A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$73,172 / year median in Oregon
+10% projected growth
Job Description
SUPPORT LOCAL TEACHERSDO YOU HAVE A PASSION TO HELP NEW TEACHERS BECOME GREAT?
BECOMEA MENTOR!
! Douglas ESD is seeking qualified applicants for the At Will position of Mentor Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.POSITION OVERVIEW
Mentor Teachers will be matched with teachers who are in the first or second year of their career. Position will support and facilitate professional learning, continuous school improvement, teacher effectiveness, cultural responsiveness, and increased student achievement. TO APPLYBegin the application process here: https://www.applitrack.com/douglasesd/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3620 APPLICATION
DEADLINE
07/28/2026 at 3:00 p.m.SALARY:
$3,500 stipend per first mentee and $3,000 for each additional menteeRESPONSIBILITIES
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or functions associated with the job. Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.Log a minimum of 75 hours of work with each New Teacher.
Observe the New Teachers classroom and/or review recorded lessons to provide feedback, coaching and support, but not to evaluate.
Model best practices in teaching and learning, active collaboration, and professional behavior.
Attend check-ins with program leadership, including an end of contract evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.Must hold a current Oregon TSPC teaching license.
Is committed to students and their learning.
Has demonstrated the ability to manage and monitor students learning.
Knows how to teach content- or grade-level knowledge and skills to students.
Is knowledgeable of and committed to implementing culturally responsive practices.
Can clearly explain thinking and decision-making regarding classroom practices.
Think systematically about ones own practice and learn from experience.
Is a member of a professional learning community.
Is considered an exemplary teacher by a supervisor and colleagues.
Must be able to meet during school hours and provide your own transportation to the site of New Teacher.
Ideal candidates are former educators who are not currently employed full-time. Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2026.Background Check ConductedDouglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students. Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.