AVID Tutor (up to 15 hours per week)

Under direction of the designated supervisor, the AVID Tutor will perform a variety of follow-up instructional activities; guide students toward academic and personal excellence that will extend beyond their middle school years; serve as an active participant in the learning, growth, and personal development of students; and engage other related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that might be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Tutor students in small study groups, assisting them in all subject areas based on the class and text notes they have collected in their AVID binders; Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and text notes, book notes, etc.; Determine from student notes and discussion the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught
• Become familiar with the materials in the AVID Libraries
• Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation Conduct brainstorming and clustering sessions
• Lead peer critique groups
• Contact teachers regarding course outlines and assignments schedules as directed by the AVID coordinator/teacher
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern
• Attend all required tutoring training sessions
• Determine from teacher directions and evaluation of student work, the concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial
• Tutor students in the skills that will allow them to read and understand a variety of materials; Conduct tutorial sessions; Support students in all stages of the learning process
• Utilize Socratic questioning and writing techniques
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable behavior; establish and maintain control in the classroom
• Exhibit a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district
• Establish and maintain a cooperative, professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members Keep informed of and comply with district and school regulations and policies
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance for each assignment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Various instructional techniques
• Methods used to motivate student performance
• Basic concepts of child growth and development
• Behavioral characteristics of students with special learning needs
• English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and math
• Routine recordkeeping and filing/retrieval procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to:

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting needs of a specialized nature
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more stable social behaviors
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional level materials and procedures
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children/adults
• Use new equipment and technology as it becomes required to perform this job
• Effectively problem solve issues as they arise
• Work successfully in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment
• Interface effectively with supervisor
• Manage and use time effectively

 

Experience Desired: • One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels Education: • Senior in high school on a work/study program or student currently enrolled in College or College graduate • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement: AA degree, 48 college semester units or passing of the District’s Instructional Assistant Test • Strong Math & English background as reflected by transcript