Mentor

LDA Minnesota is seeking mentors or special education teachers in training.

Are you:

  • Passionate about working with students in special education?
  • Interested in purposefully engaging with new special educators?
  • Committed to continued personal growth and development as a mentor and as a cultural being in special education?
  • Grounded in a pragmatic approach to teaching and learning in the field of special education?

Why mentor with LDA Minnesota?

As a mentor, you will play a crucial role in preparing future special educators in our PELSB-approved Academic & Behavioral Strategist (ABS) licensure program.  Our program integrates mentors into its framework, fostering meaningful relationships with teacher candidates as they complete their two-year program and earn their ABS license.

Mentor Benefits:

  • Paid position: Earn $2,400 per academic year per candidate ($1,200 per semester).  You may mentor up to two candidates each academic year.
  • Professional Development: Access to continuing education hours and earn Mentoring and Cultural Competence badging and certification.
  • Skill Enhancement: Strengthen your mentoring skills with professional development opportunities.
  • Impact: Contribute significantly to the professional growth of new special education teachers.

Application Process:

Apply online now!  Please submit your resume and a cover letter in our online application system.

In your cover letter, discuss your interest in the position and your qualifications for the program. The hiring process is continuous and rolling.

 

Job Duties:
Mentor expectation:
  • Weekly Meetings: Conduct weekly individual meetings with mentees, either virtually or in person.
  • Training: Complete online training modules and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) in your first semester.
  • Development: Participate in monthly meetings with the LDA Mentor Manager and attend three cultural deep-dive presentations each semester.
  • Feedback: Provide teaching feedback through our video review program.
Experience Desired:
Mentors must hold a current special education license in Minnesota and have a minimum of three years experience as a Tier 3 or 4 licensed teacher of record in special education.