Common use of Ohio Resident Educator Program Clause in Contracts

Ohio Resident Educator Program. 1. Salem Schools will participate in the Ohio teacher residency program, which shall be a four (4)-year, entry-level program for classroom teachers. The resident educator program shall include the following components: a. Mentoring by teachers who are properly licensed; b. Counseling to ensure that program participants receive needed professional development; and c. Measures of appropriate progression through the program. 2. The resident educator program shall be aligned with the standards for teachers adopted by the state board of education and best practices identified by the superintendent of public instruction and Ohio law. 3. Each person who holds a resident educator license or an alternative resident educator license shall participate in the resident educator program. Successful completion of the program shall be required to qualify any such person for a professional educator license, 4. Mentors must meet all or the following qualifications: a. Holds a Five-year Professional License or above; b. Five years of teaching experience: c. Complete the school or district application process; d Be selected by the school or district to attend state-sponsored mentor training; and