AVID Basic Skills Clerk

3–12 hours per week, timesheet only. Position begins at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

About the role

Under the general supervision of the principal and AVID coordinator and the immediate supervision of the AVID elective teacher, AVID Tutors assist identified students in academic subjects to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement, increasing postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation. AVID Tutors are trained in AVID strategies to enhance academic performance of targeted high school students and serve as role models and mentors.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to students.
• Determine concepts to teach or reteach from students' notes and discussions.
• Review student class and textbook notes, binders, and calendars.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students and those in the AVID Curriculum Libraries.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all subject areas individually or in small groups.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the WICOR process in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
• Assist students in all phases of the formal writing process, including brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Assist in the development and preparation of AVID instructional materials for tutorial sessions.
• Review the performance and work of students on tutorials.
• Meet and communicate with the AVID coordinator and/or teachers regarding student progress, course outlines, and assignment schedules.
• Assist in the development of a resource file of enrichment materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Pay

$22.01 – $24.69 per hour, according to the RAVE Clerical Association contractual agreement (2026-27 contract).

Benefits

If benefit-eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave
• State pension plan
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (for some employee groups)

Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.