OAR 581-018-0130
Definitions: Beginning Teacher and Administrator Mentorship Program
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“Administrator’s Present Position” means being assigned in the role as a principal or a superintendent.(2)
“Beginning Administrator” means a principal or superintendent who:(a)
Possesses an administrative license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission;(b)
Is employed as a principal or superintendent by a school district; and(c)
Has been assigned for fewer than two school years in the administrator’s present position.(3)
“Beginning Teacher” means a teacher who:(a)
Possesses a teaching license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission;(b)
Is employed at least half time, primarily as a classroom teacher, by a school district; and(c)
Has taught fewer than two school years, as a licensed teacher in any public, private, or state-operated school.(4)
“Classroom Teachers” means all teachers who provide direct instruction to students.(5)
“District” means a school district, an education service district, a state-operated school, or any legally constituted combination of such districts.(6)
“Mentor ” means an individual who:(a)
Is an acting or retired teacher, principal or superintendent;(b)
Has met established best practice and research-based criteria as defined by the State Board of Education by rule(c)
Possesses a teaching or administrative license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission;(d)
Has successfully served for five or more years as a licensed teacher, principal or superintendent in any public school; and(e)
Has been selected and trained as described in ORS 329.815 (Mentors).(7)
“Mentorship program” means a program provided by a mentor to a beginning teacher or administrator that includes, but is not limited to, direct classroom observation and consultation; assistance in instructional planning and preparation; support in implementation and delivery of classroom instruction; development of school leadership skills and other assistance intended to assist the beginning teacher or administrator to become a confident and competent professional educator who makes a positive impact on student learning.(8)
“Teacher” means a licensed employee of a common or union high school district, an employee of an education service district or a state-operated school who has direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs or supervision of teachers and who is compensated for services from public funds. “Teacher” does not include a school nurse as defined in ORS 342.455 (Definition of “school nurse”) or a person whose duties require an administrative certificate.(9)
“Mentoring” means a professional relationship between an educator and a skilled mentor. In a confidential and trusting partnership, the mentor supports the educator to transform practice through a process of reflection and inquiry. The goals of this collaborative and continuous work are: to accelerate instructional practice, ensure equitable learning for all students, retain effective educators, and empower educational leaders.(10)
“Culturally or Linguistically Diverse” means characteristics of a person, including:(a)
Origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa but is not Hispanic;(b)
Hispanic in culture or origin, regardless of race;(c)
Origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands;(d)
Origins in any of the original peoples of North American, including American Indians or Alaskan Natives; or(e)
A first language that in not English.
Source:
Rule 581-018-0130 — Definitions: Beginning Teacher and Administrator Mentorship Program, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=581-018-0130
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