AVID Tutor (24-25)

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: AVID Tutor (0864)

Reports to: Principal/AVID Coordinator/Director of College and Career Readiness

Dept./Campus: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: $15.25/hr.

Duty Days: N/A

Pay Grade: N/A

Date Revised: 02/2021

Primary Purpose

Under direct supervision of the AVID coordinator/teacher at each campus, tutors will perform the following tasks:

• Determine from student notes and discussions, the concepts that need to be taught or retaught.
• Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, etc.
• Become familiar with the materials in the AVID Curriculum Libraries.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all areas of mathematics; therefore, a strong math background is mandatory.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
  
  

Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in all required trainings, professional development sessions, and meetings; Attend required AVID Tutor Training
• Lead peer critique groups that underscore the principle of collaborative learning;
• Assist students in any subject area, by being familiar with students' textbooks and materials and AVID classroom resources;
• Teach mini-lessons;
• Assist in teaching study skills and other skills necessary for college preparation.
• Communicate regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern and confer with the teacher about future tutorial plans
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for all AVID students to follow
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a strong math and English background, evidenced by college transcript.
• Effective communication skills with students and adults.
• Demonstrated reliability
• College student with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. preferred
  
  

Working Conditions/Commitment

• Approximately 2-16 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, October - April; times to be scheduled
• Attend Tutor Training with additional tutor training update meetings scheduled throughout the year (approximately 6 hours total). Schedule of training provided in the Fall.
  
  

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.