AVID Tutor

Position Type:
Paraeducator/Instructional Paraeducator

Date Posted:
6/29/2026

Location:
High School/East&West Middle School

Date Available:
Fall 2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Description:
The Shakopee School District has an opening for two AVID tutors. These positions work during the school year Monday through Friday approximately 29 hours/week. AVID tutors travel between Shakopee East and West Middle Schools and Shakopee High School. Reliable transportation is required.


Pay & Benefits:
Compensation Range: $21.34 - $27.00 per hour, based on experience. The following benefits are also available-

• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off- 12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 7 paid holidays.
• PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) - 7.5% district contribution
• 403(B) plan- 2.5% match after 3 years of employment

Job summary:
- Attend required AVID tutor training
- Conduct weekly binder checks and facilitate tutorial sessions with small groups of students using AVID methods
- Become familiar with materials used by AVID students
- Communicate regularly with AVID teachers and AVID district director regarding students' progress and areas of concern
- Follow all AVID and school rules and policies and set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow
- Assist at AVID special events
- May have opportunities to chaperone AVID field trips

Qualifications:
- Must be a college student in good academic standing or college graduate
- Must have a strong academic background


Working conditions:
Classroom environment

Application procedure: Apply online at under posting 6657.

Selection procedure: Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Those selected for interview will be contacted.