OAR 581-018-0139: The Selection, Nature and Extent of Duties of Mentor Teachers

(1) Based on the requirements of ORS 329.790 to 329.820, the selection, nature and extent of duties of mentors shall be determined: (a) By the school district that is the employer of the teacher or administrator and of the mentor; (b) Jointly by the school district that is the employer of the teacher or administrator and the school district that is the employer of the mentor; or (c) By an educator network. (2) No teacher, principal or superintendent shall be designated as a mentor unless willing to perform in that role; (3) No mentor shall participate in the evaluation of a beginning teacher or administrator for purposes of actions taken under ORS 342.805 to 342.937; (4) Written or other reports of a mentor regarding a beginning teacher or administrator may not be used in the evaluation of beginning teacher or administrator. (5) Each mentor shall complete successfully a training provided by the Oregon Department of Education on behalf of the Educator Advancement Council or approved according to criteria established by the Educator Advancement Council while participating in the beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program. (6) Mentors shall receive professional development before the school year begins and throughout the school year. (7) The grant received for each beginning teacher or administrator may be used by the district to compensate mentors or to compensate other individuals assigned duties to provide release time for teachers, principals or superintendents acting as mentors.