AVID Teacher

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Primary

Purpose:

The AVID Teacher is responsible for delivering the AVID elective curriculum and supporting students in developing the academic, organizational, and college-readiness skills necessary for postsecondary success. This role includes managing a student caseload, implementing AVID instructional strategies (WICOR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading), and fostering a college-going culture. The AVID Teacher will also support student progress through academic monitoring, mentorship, and coordination of college and career readiness activities.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

* Teaching Certification preferred but not required

* AVID training (or willingness to attend AVID Summer Institute and ongoing professional development) required

Experience

* Experience working with secondary students (middle or high school)

* Experience supporting college readiness, academic intervention, or student success initiatives

* Bilingual English/Spanish, a plus

Knowledge and Skills

* Knowledge of AVID methodologies, including WICOR strategies

* Ability to implement student-centered, inquiry-based instructional practices

* Strong relationship-building and mentorship skills

* Knowledge of college and career readiness processes, including applications, financial aid, and postsecondary planning

* Ability to analyze student data and monitor academic progress

* Strong organizational and case management skills

* Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices

* Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and student information systems

Functions & Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities:

* Deliver AVID elective curriculum with fidelity

* Implement AVID instructional strategies (WICOR) across lessons

* Facilitate AVID tutorials and collaborative learning structures

* Support development of student skills in note-taking, organization, critical thinking, and academic writing

* Create a college-going classroom culture through visible systems, routines, and expectations

Case Management:

* Manage a caseload of AVID students

* Monitor student academic progress, including grades, attendance, and engagement

* Conduct regular student check-ins and goal-setting conferences

* Maintain accurate student records and documentation

* Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress

College and Career Readiness:

* Guide students through college and career exploration activities

* Support completion of college applications, FAFSA/TASFA, and scholarships

* Organize and facilitate college visits and guest speakers

* Promote awareness of postsecondary opportunities (college, career, military, workforce)

School wide Performance:

* Support campus goals related to attendance, persistence, and graduation

* Collaborate with teachers to embed AVID strategies across content areas

* Participate in campus initiatives that promote student achievement and college readiness

* Assist with recruitment and retention of AVID students

Social, Emotional, and Academic Support:

* Build strong relationships with students to support motivation and resilience

* Provide guidance in study skills, time management, and goal setting

* Identify barriers to student success and coordinate appropriate supports or referrals

* Promote positive behavior and engagement in alignment with campus expectations

AVID Program Responsibilities:

* Attend AVID Summer Institute and required AVID professional learning

* Participate in AVID site team meetings and program implementation efforts

* Maintain AVID certification and program fidelity requirements

* Support campus-wide AVID initiatives and strategy integration

Other Duties:

* Participate in campus meetings, professional development, and required trainings

* Support school events, student activities, and family engagement efforts

* Assist with mentoring or supporting staff implementing AVID strategies

* Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used

Computer and printer, telephone, calculator, copy machine

Work Environment

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