Avid Tutor (Middle Schl​/High Schl

AVID TUTOR

Salary: $21.00 per hour

FTE:

- Work As Needed

HOURS/DAY:

- Work As Needed

DAYS PER YEAR:

- Work As Needed

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a college or university
• Excellent role model—motivated, organized, a successful student who believes that AVID students will succeed, too
• Able to work in a supportive manner with secondary students
• Academic background: liberal arts, science, and/or mathematics

Reports to:

AVID Coordinator/Teacher

Job Goal:
Be an active participant in the learning, growth, and personal development of students guiding them toward academic and personal excellence that will reach far beyond their high school years.

Performance and Responsibilities:

• Conduct tutorial sessions that underscore the principle of collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching other students through discussion of class and text notes.
• Determine from student tutorial worksheets, notes, and discussions the concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial sessions.
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, read arounds, revisions, and editing.
• Allow students to shoulder the responsibility for their own active learning while guiding them with strategies that they will become accustomed to using independently.
• Reinforce the idea that learning extends far beyond mere studying to form the basis for long term accomplishments.
• Assist students in any subject area, by being familiar with students' textbooks and materials and AVID classroom resources.
• Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, and learning logs.
• Assist in teaching study skills and other aspects of college preparation.
• Take responsibility for the tone and atmosphere of the AVID classroom
• Acknowledge the individuality of all AVID students and work to develop their academic and personal pride.
• Assist the AVID coordinator as requested, such as contacting teachers regarding course outlines and assignment schedules, helping with field trips, contacting parents, etc.
• Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial sessions.
• Communicate regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.

Terms of Employment:
Non-contracted position.