AVID Tutor (4846)

JOB GOAL :

AVID tutors will facilitate small group tutorial sessions where students present areas of confusion from their core content classes.

Other group members use questioning techniques to help student presenters find clarification and understanding. The AVID Tutor monitors the group, records notes, ensures questioning is leading towards understanding, and grades Tutorial Request Forms.

Additionally, Tutors will grade students’ binders, agendas, and notes on Fridays.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work part time during school hours.
• Must possess good communication skills and is willing to ask questions and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of the AVID class.
• Ability to work independently but has the ability to take and follow directions.
• Must obtain and maintain AZ Fingerprint clearance card prior to start date.
• Must possess positive attitude toward students, teachers, and staff.
• Must be available to complete tutor training.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : 180 Days; 9 Months

COMPENSATION : $19.19 - $22.64

REPORTS TO : AVID classroom teachers, AVID site administration, district AVID Specialist

HOURS : Part-time 3 hours per day Monday-Friday 8 : 30 a.m.-11 : 30 a.m.

CLASSIFICATION : Hourly, Non-exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Facilitates small groups of middle school or high school students (9th-12th).
• Records notes for students that are presenting.
• Oversees student tutorials on Tuesday and Thursday and conduct binder checks on Fridays.
• Grades tutorial request forms, student binders, planners, and notes, etc.
• Sets an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
• Communicates frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator / teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Tutors will be trained and will receive ongoing feedback and assistance with implementing AVID resources.
• Has ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
• Has the ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and / or move objects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop.

The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.