Base Rate:

$17.53

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.25 months

Hours:

Part-time (14-15 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

None

AVID, an elective class, is a college-preparatory program for Junior High and High School students who have high potential despite average grades. The AVID support system includes study skills, college student involvement and motivational activities.

OVERVIEW

To facilitate high-level, Socratic style group tutorial sessions; to process student tutorial request forms to determine appropriate student tutoring groupings; and to work independently with student groups under the direction of the classroom teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours; current enrollment in or recent graduate of college or university
Skilled in algebra, geometry, and potentially higher levels of mathematics
Proficient in writing and other subject areas
Computer proficiency to include basic software applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc)
Knowledge, understanding, and ability to tutor reading, English and math (basic and advanced)
Desire to help average students achieve academic excellence
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, parents/guardians, teachers; maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve, and maintain organized records
Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing situations, and work independently and with minimum supervision
Ability to be prompt and dependable and meet the demands of a schedule

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process student tutorial requests to determine appropriate groupings
Work independently with student groups, under the direction of the classroom teacher, to facilitate high-level, Socratic style group tutorial sessions
Work students through a process of presenting, asking, and answering questions to achieve understanding of points of confusion around requested topics
Help students process the thinking needed for conceptual understanding
Provide positive reinforcement to acknowledge the students’ academic growth
Assess student work associated with the tutorial process
Collaborate regularly with classroom teacher to determine effectiveness of tutorial process
Perform recordkeeping tasks, as required, to provide accurate retrieval of data in support of the AVID tutorial program
Participate in district-sponsored training as assigned
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities