AVID Tutor

Salary: $16.50 Hourly
Location : Montebello and Bell Gardens, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-03-AT-RS
Department: Various
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description

Position Information :
This is a Non-Classified position. Incumbents in this position are expected to work part-time work schedules.


This recruitment is open until filled. The Personnel Commission reserves the right to close this recruitment at any point in time.
GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of District administrators, a school principal, or a designated staff member, an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Tutor works in temporary, part time position assisting and tutoring students on a variety of academic subjects, with the objective of improving students' performance in the assigned academic subjects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An AVID Tutor is distinguished from Instructional Assistant in that an AVID Tutor applies AVID-based strategies to enhance academic performance of assigned students within the AVID program.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Assists with the preparation, reinforcement, and presentation of materials related to the instructional programs in the following subject areas: mathematics, English, foreign language, social science and/or sciences.
2. Conducts mini-lessons in the process of writing in multiple subjects, study skills, and other academic aspects.
3. Provides students with individualized or small group instruction to supplement teacher presentations.
4. Provides academic support to assigned students.
5. Reports students' progress to specified staff.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other duties:

1. Reports absences and tardiness to specified staff.
2. Encourages students to continue their education, and pursue post-secondary education.
3. Distributes and collects textbooks, test booklets, learning packets and other instructional materials.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Instruction delivery methods.
2. Effective communication methods, in both writing and orally.
3. Core AVID curriculum, including WICOR, Cornell note taking and Socratic seminars.
4. Assigned academic subjects, including mathematics and language subjects.
5. Elementary and Secondary school environment.
6. AVID program goals and objectives.

Ability to:

1. Serve as a role model for students.
2. Follow written and oral instructions.
3. Apply basic tutoring methods.
4. Teach specific strategies for critical thinking and higher-level inquiry.
5. Provide meaningful and motivating professional development.
6. Follow assigned course plan.
7. Use computers and other equipment related to assigned tasks.
8. Effectively organize and prioritize workload.
9. Write clear, concise reports, lesson plans and other materials.
10. Deliver oral presentations in a logical and persuasive manner.
11. Dress appropriately in accordance with the work environment.
12. Work effectively with others.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduation from high school, G.E.D. equivalent, or higher, and
• Proof of completion of at least 12 college semester units OR proof of current enrollment as a full-time (12 semester unit minimum) college student.

Education Provision: Applicants who show proof of a higher degree (Associate's, Bachelor's, etc.) in addition to their high school diploma will be deemed qualified, regardless of if they are not currently enrolled as a full-time college student.


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS


The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, walk, run, and crawl.
• Perform light physical exertion.
• Lift and carry 15 pounds.
• Reach in all directions.
• Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the selection authority to accommodate the limitation.

Examination Information


Applicants must submit a full application, including proof of Education (copies of degree, academic official or unofficial transcripts).


Failure to attach any of the required documents will result in disqualification from consideration.
Please contact our office regarding benefits for this classification.
Thank you.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Your responses to the questions below will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process. Applicants are responsible for providing specific examples of relevant experience. You will not be allowed to clarify your experience once the application is submitted and all information will be reviewed as-is. Make sure to attach all required documents. Only documents attached to your application will be used to evaluate your eligibility for this recruitment.Answer the questions truthfully and accurately. Your responses to these questions will be further evaluated in upcoming test parts, and any sign of intentional misinformation or exaggeration will result in disqualification from the recruitment process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Montebello Unified School District.The job-related questions are intended to identify the candidates who meet and exceed the minimum qualifications. Candidates deemed MOST qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
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Resumes or referral to a resume in lieu of a response on an application in not acceptable. Applicants submitting illegible or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
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All required documents must be scanned and attached with the submission of your application. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications and attach each document to be considered:(1) proof of high school diploma, G.E.D., or higher AND (2) proof of completion of at least 12 college semester units OR proof of current enrollment as a full time (12 semester unit minimum) college student. Failure to attach proof of education will result in disqualification from consideration. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
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Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D certification? Please scan and attach proof of your high school diploma or G.E.D. certification to your application. Failure to attach proof of this requirement to your application will result in disqualification from consideration.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have proof of completion of at least 12 college semester units OR proof of current enrollment as a full time (12 semester unit minimum) college student? If yes, please scan and attach proof of your transcripts showing one of the following to your application. Failure to attach proof of your college transcripts will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently enrolled at a post-secondary academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education? If yes, please scan and attach proof of your college transcripts to your application. Failure to attach proof of current enrollment status will result in disqualification from consideration.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your current enrollment status at a post-secondary academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Please state the name of the degree you are currently working towards (Bachelors, Masters, etc.) and attach proof of current college transcripts from this agency. Failure to properly answer this question and attach proof of the required transcripts will result in disqualification from consideration.
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Did you attach the following required documents? Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent AND Proof of completion of at least 12 college semester units OR proof of current enrollment as a full-time (12 semester unit minimum) college student. Applicants who fail to attach the above required documents will be disqualified from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

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