2026-2027 AVID Teacher

AVID Teacher Position Type: Secondary Date Posted: 4/30/2026 Location: Capitol Hill High School Reports To: Building Administrator FSLA Status: Exempt Compensation: 001 (Salary determined by experience.) Work Days: 181

FTE: 100

Position Summary Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties Responsible for facilitating the AVID program related to tutorial learning process, implementing methodologies, and supporting the college readiness system at the middle school and high schools. Provide supplemental instruction to assigned students. Participate and take an active role in developing the academic and personal strength of students. Teaches leadership to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with pupils, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Establish rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning. Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. Supervise and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day which may include but not limited to (cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, hallway monitor, etc.) Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Practice AVID instructional strategies to develop students' writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR) skills. Facilitates the group tutorial and inquiry learning process and assist students in subject areas such as mathematics, science, social studies, and English. Assists students in developing personal pride in their work to be academically successful and prepared for college. Assists students in the successful completion of college eligibility requirements. Encourage students to enroll in a college or university after high school graduation. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Bachelor's in education or a related field required. Oklahoma Teaching Certification in appropriate subject or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education required. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer. Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties. Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone. Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds. Sitting for prolonged periods of time. May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines. Work Environment Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma City Public Schools