Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutor 55008-2025

About the role

This temporary, part-time position is funded through the 2026–27 school year and will not exceed 19 hours per week. Tutors will work in small groups with middle and high school students in the Vancouver School District’s AVID programs, assisting students in math, reading, and general study skills to help them achieve their full potential. Tutors must be proficient in high school core content subjects and eager to help students prepare for college. They will use Socratic questioning and collaborative learning techniques to guide students toward independent problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist AVID students in study groups across academic areas
• Facilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologies
• Help students complete college eligibility requirements and enroll in rigorous courses
• Encourage students to pursue a four-year college or university after high school
• Become familiar with each AVID teacher’s classroom routines and expectations
• Adhere to district and site policies and procedures
• Work flexibly and cooperatively with staff, students, parents, and community partners
• Take an active role in developing students’ academic and personal strengths
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect
• Inform the AVID elective teacher in advance of absences or tardies on tutorial days
• Attend regularly to meet program requirements

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in high school or possess a high school diploma
• Current enrollment in college coursework preferred
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, business and community groups

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be positive and professional at all times
• Responsible and self-motivated
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to arrive on time and prepared for tutorial
• Ability to dress professionally for work
• Possess reliable transportation to and from work

Other Requirements

• Complete 8 hours of tutor training
• Complete background clearance requirements
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position

Benefits

• Employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits
• Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); eligibility is based on FTE
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
• Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month; part-time accrual is proportionate to FTE
• Personal leave: 3 days per school year

Pay

• New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range
• Employees with verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education Service Districts may receive experience credit toward salary placement