AVID Tutor

Job Title:  Avid Tutor                                                             Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt                                                                                                  
Reports to:  Avid Site Coordinator/Teacher                          Pay Grade:  $15 per hour    
                    AVID District Coordinator

 
                                                                                        
Primary Purpose:
AVID tutor will regularly facilitate small tutorial groups using AVID methodologies under the supervision of the AVID elective teacher.
 
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Current College Student (with a minimum 2.50 GPA; Freshman must provide proof of enrollment and must have taken an advanced course in high school) or retired teacher preferred.
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with high school students.
Ability to communicate effectively
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support

1. Facilitate small group tutorials within the AVID elective class using the AVID methodologies.
2. Provide evaluation of tutorial session to student and AVID elective teacher.
3. Assist teacher with tutorial preparation.
4. Evaluate student binders weekly.
5. Serve as a role model to students.

 
Student Management

6. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
7. Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID elective teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.

 
Other

8. Complete 16 hours of tutor training.
9. Participate in AVID field trips, motivational activities and site team meetings (as needed)
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or coordinator.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities:          
None
 
Equipment Used: 
                Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment
 
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain enthusiasm and support for the AVID program goals and AVID students. Maintain emotional control under stress. Infrequent moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting. An indoor work environment.
 
 

Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.