AVID Tutor - Middle School

Job Overview

Location:

Middle School – specific location to be determined. Position Type:
Tutors. The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis.

Mission:
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.

• Stand for extended periods – Seldom (less than 25%)
• Carry 25 pounds – Seldom
• Lift 25 pounds – Seldom
• Push/pull up to 25 pounds – Seldom
• Work at a desk or in meetings – Often
• See for reading printed matter – Very Frequent
• Hear and understand speech – Very Frequent
• Communicate clearly – Very Frequent
• Operate office equipment – Often
• Reach in all directions – Occasional
• Climbing – Occasional
• 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.