Shelby County Schools New Teacher Mentoring Program

New Teacher Mentoring

All new teachers with less than 2 years of experience will participate in our New Teacher Mentoring (NTM) program. Each new teacher will be assigned a trained mentor to guide and support him or her through their first and second year.

Shelby County Schools New Teacher Mentoring Program includes the following content:

  • Alabama Core Teaching Standards

  • Alabama Educator Code of Ethics

  • New Teacher Center Mentoring Resources

  • District Collaboration Calendar (Facilitates learning based on district curriculum and expectations)

Quick Facts about Shelby County Schools New Teacher Mentoring Program

  • Mentors have a minimum of 3 years experience, 5 is preferred

  • Mentors are chosen by a school-based committee

  • Mentors receive a $1000 stipend per year

  • New teachers complete 3 surveys annually to evaluate the NTM program

  • Documentation is submitted to the school mentor coordinators monthly

  • Principals, mentor coordinators, and mentors participate in district training

Year One Requirements

Year Two Requirements

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