Avid Tutor

AVID TUTOR (SUBSTITUTE)

SCHEDULE: On call-at will, not to exceed 29 hours per week/ 180 days per school year

SALARY: $18.50 hour

MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the principal and AVID coordinator and the immediate supervision of the AVID elective teacher, the AVID Tutor Substitutes AVID Tutor Substitutes will be trained to tutor small groups of middle school students under the supervision of a teacher in an AVID classroom during the school day. Students will be assigned to the tutor by the site principal, site AVID Coordinator or AVID teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as guides and facilitators of students’ learning through questioning, writing and thinking and discussion.
2. Tutor students in small study groups, assisting them in all subject areas based on the class and text notes they have collected in their AVID binders;
3. Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and text notes, book notes, etc.; Determine from student notes and discussion the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught.
4. Become familiar with the materials in the AVID Libraries.
5. Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
6. Conduct brainstorming and clustering sessions.
7. Lead peer critique groups in the Writing Conference.
8. Contact teachers regarding course outlines and assignments schedules as directed by the AVID coordinator/teacher.
9. Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
10. Attend all required tutoring training sessions.
11. Determines from teacher directions and evaluation of student work, the concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial
12. Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable behavior; establish and maintain control in the classroom.
13. Exhibit a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Establish and maintain a cooperative, professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
16. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the school.
17. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
18. Keep informed of and comply with district and school regulations and policies.
19. Maintain prompt and regular attendance for each assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful college students; strong math and English background, evidenced by college transcript;
• High School Diploma or GED. Must have own transportation; Mandatory paid tutor training sessions.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the position.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedure instituted pursuant to this policy. Board Policy 4030 and Administrative Regulation 4030 and Administrative Regulation 4031 are available upon request or on the district’s website at: www.omsd.net