Teacher - AVID Site Coordinator (.51 FTE) (Smithton Middle School) 2025-26

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

• AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination
This part-time teaching position at Smithton Middle School is responsible for implementing the AVID College Readiness System with fidelity, both in the AVID elective classroom and schoolwide. It is possible that this position could be combined with other teaching responsibilities to create a full-time position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Columbia Public Schools has partnered with AVID Center since 2013 to implement the AVID College Readiness System. This partnership supports All Learners in Columbia Public Schools. The AVID System comprises four domains: Instruction, Systems, Leadership, and Culture. AVID supports students in the academic middle through the AVID Elective. In addition, all CPS learners benefit from the AVID College Readiness System through highly effective, research-based instructional strategies instructors use throughout our AVID buildings.

AVID Coordinator:
• Serves as a strong advocate, committed to the philosophy of AVID, including support for equity and access for all students to advanced classes
• Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of an active AVID site team
• Acts as the liaison among the site team, principal, and AVID district coordinator
• Acts as the liaison among the principal, AVID counselor, and AVID teachers
• Oversees and is responsible for certification and data collection, including engaging
the members of the site team in the collection of evidence and providing data
• Collaborates with AVID elective teachers, site team, and administration to organize college campus visits and guest speakers for the AVID classrooms
• Collaborates with different school buildings and grade levels to articulate the curriculum and activities of AVID
• Advocates and provides professional learning regarding AVID methodologies for other staff members of the school and the district
AVID System Ambassador
• Build relationships and provide support for all stakeholders
• maintain a global perspective as it relates to district-wide implementation of the AVID Elective and AVID Schoolwide and AVID Districtwide
• Advocates for the AVID College Readiness System in Columbia Public Schools
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite products
• Communicates effectively via email, text, and phone calls
• Models organization of time and materials
• Meets regularly with the AVID District Coordinator
District Teaching Expectations:
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at designated times individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a data-driven program of study that, as much as possible, meets all students' individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward achieving the curriculum goals; establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units in harmony with the goals.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborates positively and productively with administrators, colleagues, and parents.
• Strives to implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluate students' learning problems regularly, seeking assistance from District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules while maintaining order fairly and appropriately.
• Makes provisions for being available to students, staff, and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.
• Understands and adheres to Board policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

SALARY

Commensurate Based on Education and Experience.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:       District AVID Coordinator and building principal

Supervises:       AVID Tutors working in AVID Elective Classroom

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:       Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teaching certificate in any content area.

Preferred:    Master's Degree; Prior experience teaching at secondary level preferred. Previous experience with the AVID College Readiness System would be helpful. Prior experience in supervising and evaluation would be helpful.

Ideal Candidate:      The ideal candidate for the AVID Building Coordinator position is a passionate educator with a strong commitment to equity and college readiness for all students. They should possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) with a valid Missouri teaching certificate and secondary teaching experience. This individual should demonstrate excellence in instructional leadership, with the ability to build relationships across the school community while maintaining a global perspective on AVID implementation. The ideal candidate excels at data collection and analysis, collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders, and models organizational skills. They should be proficient with both Microsoft and Google productivity tools, communicate effectively across multiple channels, and demonstrate the ability to plan and implement data-driven instruction that meets students' individual needs. Previous experience with the AVID College Readiness System and skills in supervision would be particularly valuable for this half-time position that serves as the vital link between classroom implementation and schoolwide AVID initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; lead and monitor students as they perform online research; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers, iPads, and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer