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UND Resident Teacher Mentor

Categories: Adjunct Faculty/ Part-time Instructor

Department: Teaching & Leadership

UND Resident Teacher Mentor

498218
Remote

Remote, North Dakota, United States

Part-time Faculty

Closing on: Jun 25 2026

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Salary/Position Classification

$2,000.00 monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
10 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide supervision, facilitate Resident Teacher Learning Communities (RTLCs), and/or observation of RTs monthly.
Meet with Building Mentors and RTs to review RT caseload, schedule, and paperwork checklist.
Provide guidance for completing IEP and assessment meetings.
Communicate monthly with Building Mentors and with Building Principals and Special Education Directors/Coordinators as needed.
Provide feedback and suggestions for improving instructional techniques.
Complete the RT performance evaluation and compile all mentor results once per university semester.
Correspond with RTs regularly offering suggestions and support.
Explain the internship requirements and assign grades for the internship credits using input from the Building Mentor.
Review RT assignments providing constructive feedback.
Provide Building Mentor training.
Complete disposition forms on the RTs when necessary.

Required Competencies

Strong knowledge of special education law, including IDEA, FAPE, and LRE.
Expertise in IEP development, implementation, and compliance.
Expertise in the special education assessment process.
Ability to interpret assessment data and apply it to instructional planning.
Demonstrated skill in instructional coaching and teacher mentoring.
Experience facilitating professional learning communities or collaborative learning structures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with university personnel, school staff, and district leadership.
Proficiency in providing constructive feedback and supporting reflective practice.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing documentation and compliance requirements.
Ability to evaluate instructional performance using structured rubrics or evaluation tools.
Demonstrated leadership in teacher preparation, mentoring, or school-based support roles.
Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional standards.
Knowledge of teacher licensure processes and program accreditation requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree or higher in special education or a related field
Experience in special education teaching and/or supervision.
Experience in teacher mentoring, coaching, or university-level field supervision.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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