AVID Tutor - Middle School

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow’s leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

• Job Title: AVID Tutor – Middle School
• Education: College degree or actively enrolled in a 4‑year college or university
• Location: All MSDWT Middle Schools
• Work Schedule: Part‑time / Determined by school administration
• Calendar Length: School Year, 185 Day Calendar
• FLSA Classification: Non‑exempt, Hourly employee
• Hourly Rate: $17.00/hr.
• Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Under the direct supervision of the AVID teacher, tutors will perform the following tasks:

• Become familiar with the materials in the AVID library.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students.
• Tutor students in small groups, assisting them in all subject areas based on the class and text notes they have collected in their AVID binders.
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or re‑taught.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions.
• Work individually with students in any phase of the writing process.
• Respond to student writing.
• Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and text notes, book notes, etc.
• Conduct mini‑lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Contact teachers regarding course outlines and assignment schedules as directed by the AVID teacher.
• Assist in developing a resources file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial session.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.

AVID Tutors should be enrolled at four‑year colleges or universities or be college graduates. Tutors should be people who will work in a supportive manner with middle‑and/or high‑school students to help them succeed in rigorous coursework. They must be willing to meet regularly to discuss student progress and to confer with the AVID students about future plans. The AVID tutors should be excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students or graduates who believe that the AVID students will succeed as they did.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time – Seldom
• Ability to carry 25 pounds – Seldom
• Amount to lift 25 pounds – Seldom
• Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds – Seldom
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations – Often
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter – Very Frequent
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels – Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation – Very Frequent
• Ability to operate office equipment – Often
• Ability to reach in all directions – Occasional
• Climbing – Seldom
• Overhead work – Seldom

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.