Common use of – ORIENTATION & MENTORING Clause in Contracts

– ORIENTATION & MENTORING. 8.01 New teachers will receive orientation by the Administration and PEA. A. Before employment, candidates for teaching positions in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Schools shall be given, when possible, the opportunity to visit the schools, meet with the staff members, observe children in classrooms and visit the community. B. After employment, an orientation day will be held preceding the opening of school when they may be in the classrooms and meet the principal. C. At the onset of the school year, new teachers will be assigned to a trained mentor. D. New teachers will be encouraged to attend instructional conferences in their subject areas. E. Professional assistance will be provided by the principals, teachers, supervisors, and administrators to new teachers. F. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the authority of school officials to provide assistance without the teacher’s request. 8.02 An experienced faculty member may be requested to assist and advise in orienting each new teacher during the first grading period. An effort will be made to appoint a faculty member of the same building, grade, and subject assignment to a new teacher.