AVID Tutor

AVID Tutor

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.

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. 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.

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.

• 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.
• Conducts mini-lessons in the process of writing in multiple subjects, study skills, and other academic aspects.
• Provides students with individualized or small group instruction to supplement teacher presentations.
• Provides academic support to assigned students.
• Reports students' progress to specified staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Reports absences and tardiness to specified staff.
• Encourages students to continue their education, and pursue post-secondary education.
• Distributes and collects textbooks, test booklets, learning packets and other instructional materials.

Minimum qualifications include knowledge of instruction delivery methods, effective communication methods, core AVID curriculum, assigned academic subjects, elementary and secondary school environment, and AVID program goals and objectives. Ability to serve as a role model for students, follow written and oral instructions, apply basic tutoring methods, teach specific strategies for critical thinking and higher-level inquiry, provide meaningful and motivating professional development, follow assigned course plan, use computers and other equipment related to assigned tasks, effectively organize and prioritize workload, write clear, concise reports, lesson plans and other materials, deliver oral presentations in a logical and persuasive manner, dress appropriately in accordance with the work environment, and work effectively with others.

Education, training, and experience requirements include 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 allows applicants who show proof of a higher degree (Associate's, Bachelor's, etc.) in addition to their high school diploma to be deemed qualified, regardless of if they are not currently enrolled as a full-time college student.

Physical and mental demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, walking, running, and crawling; performing light physical exertion; lifting and carrying 15 pounds; reaching in all directions; standing, sitting and walking for extended periods of time; working at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations; and reading, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures.