AVID School Coordinator - Junior High

Role And Purpose

The role of the AVID Coordinator is to support AVID implementation on the secondary campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.

Minimum of three years successful teaching experience. Prior experience as an AVID teacher preferred.

• Assist with the development of a vertically aligned AVID Elective curriculum.
• Ensure consistent tutorial practices throughout all AVID classrooms.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and AVID Elective teachers to ensure appropriately rigorous instruction.

• Ensure a college-ready/college-going culture is communicated throughout the school.

• Utilize AVID Data and Certification documents to monitor progress and improve AVID implementation.
• Facilitate monthly AVID Site Team meetings.

• Create an annual AVID site budget.
• Prepare and submit monthly Tutor Payment Authorizations.
• Ensure AVID is included in the annual school improvement plan.

• Coordinate student recruitment and enrollment in AVID.
• Ensure all AVID students participate in annual college testing.
• Facilitate planning and scheduling of AVID college visits and field trips.

• Plan and coordinate parent/community workshops throughout the year.
• Ensure ongoing collaboration with district AVID sites and feeder schools.
• Maintain relevant communications with AVID Center and AVID District Director.

• Ensure that AVID Elective teachers, academic teachers and campus staff attend AVID Summer Institute and/or AVID Path trainings.
• Design and deliver campus-based professional learning opportunities.
• Attend monthly AVID Coordinator meetings.

• Monitor and coach AVID tutors to sustain effective tutorials.

• Performs other duties as assigned.