The Ysleta Beginning Teacher Induction and Mentoring (BTIM) Program is a two-year comprehensive program to support new teachers as well as eligible new hires, regardless of years of experience.

Purpose:

The Ysleta ISD Beginning Teacher Induction Mentoring (BTIM) Program has been established to improve the recruitment and retention of quality teachers and ensure the continued success of teachers in Ysleta ISD. The BTIM Program will include meetings, professional development, and support through collaboration between mentors and new teachers (mentees). The BTIM Program is for novice teachers (0 to 2 years of experience) as well as eligible teachers who are new to YISD or who are recommended by the campus principal/district personnel to be in the program. Mentors will be trained to better meet the needs of mentees and provide the necessary growth for their continued success in Ysleta ISD.

I. Program Mission & Core Goals

The BTIM Program is designed to cultivate a culture of excellence by supporting our educators at every stage of their early career.

• Our Mission: To recruit, develop, and retain quality educators by supporting, challenging, and inspiring teachers to become competent, confident, and compassionate professionals.

• Our Impact: We empower teachers to lead classrooms characterized by respect and high expectations, ensuring every student reaches mastery.

• Our Commitment: We provide a two-year comprehensive support system comprised of induction, observations, and professional development.

As a mentee, you should seek help from your assigned mentor and other faculty, observe other teachers, constantly self-assess and self-adjust, and be open to collaborative dialogue and planning.

Principals may see the need for additional support for a third year.

A change of grade level, content area, or campus may weigh in on this decision.

Mentors are selected based on their proven track record of excellence and leadership within Ysleta ISD.

Mentor Description

The role of the mentor teacher is to serve as a mentor and a coach who models and plans effective instruction, assists the mentee in creating a supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to take risks, and observes and provides specific feedback to the mentee, resulting in a positive impact on student achievement.

Selection Criteria

• Experience: Must have at least 3 years of exemplary teaching experience with "Proficient" or "Distinguished" evaluations.

• Ethics: Must uphold high moral and ethical conduct as defined by the Texas Professional Code of Ethics.

• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to collaborate across grade levels and provide honest, professional feedback.

The BTIM Program is intended to support a mentee for a minimum of two years. A third year is upon principal recommendation.

Naomi Esparza
Director of Mentoring and Teacher Quality
Office (915) 434-0801
nesparza8@yisd.net