AVID Tutor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate and take an active role in developing the academic and personal strength of students.
• Learn and practice AVID instructional strategies to develop students’ writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR) skills.
• Absorb and utilize students’ textbooks and materials, as well as AVID classroom resources.
• Assist students in any subject area during the writing process, including brainstorming, clustering, read arounds, revisions, and editing.
• Teach study skills and other skills necessary for college preparation.
• Communicate regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern, and confer with the teacher about future tutorial plans.
• Ensure that students complete work in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, while upholding the classroom tone set by the elective teacher(s).
• Model personal excellence and high expectations for all AVID students to follow.
• Participate in all required trainings, professional development sessions, and meetings.
• Adhere to district/site policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the AVID Director.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Preferred college student (or college graduate) with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
• Must have a strong academic background, evidenced by college transcript.
• Effective communicative skills with students and adults.
• Passionate belief in the ability of all students to graduate college-ready.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of basic subjects taught including pre-algebra, algebra, grammar, spelling, language, reading, and writing process.
• The ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff.
• Learn and practice AVID strategies and methodology.
• Maintain a consistent, positive, and professional rapport with students.