AVID Basic Skills Clerk

AVID Tutor Position

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 in order to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement among students which will increase postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation. AVID Tutors are distinguished from other Tutors and Instructional Aides/Assistants in that AVID Tutors are trained in the use of AVID strategies to enhance academic performance of targeted high school students and serve as role models and mentors.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Take an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
• Serve as a positive role model/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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Compensation / Benefits: RAVE Clerical Association Wage Group V: $22.01 - $24.69 Hourly - According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-27 contract) 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, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

Equal Opportunity Employer As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.