Part-Time AVID Tutor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Temporary Part-Time Tutor

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Curriculum and Instruction

SALARY

$15.00 per hour for non-certified

$25.00 per hour for certified

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday as determined by the supervisor, 15-25 hours per week

WORK HOURS

8:30 am - 3:30 pm (Exact dates and times for any learning will be shared once you have been hired and your learning pathway is designed.)

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

2026-2027 school year for students: 10 months

FLSA STATUS

Not Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal of Assigned School(s)

POSITION PURPOSE

As an AVID tutor, you will work in person in assigned school(s) at least 2 days a week, with small groups of students for 30-45 minutes at a time. AVID tutors are trained in the AVID Tutorial Process to support students' WICOR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading) skill development. Additionally, the tutor works with small groups of AVID Elective students to strengthen academic skills, critical thinking, collaboration, organization, and student agency. The tutor works with small groups of students to strengthen academic skills, critical thinking, collaboration, organization, and student agency.

The AVID tutor will support the AVID Coordinator and grades 6-8 students with the following:

• AVID tutor takes an active part in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students
• AVID tutor becomes thoroughly grounded in AVID WICOR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading) strategies.
• AVID tutor becomes a master of each stage of the AVID Tutorial Process and the inquiry learning process, understanding and performing their role and responsibilities with increasing skill.
• The AVID tutor assists students in developing personal pride in AVID participation
• Assists students in the successful completion of college eligibility requirements and in becoming college-ready
• Provides academic support for students in rigorous courses.
• Serves as a role model to AVID students.
• AVID tutors are expected to be active learners, not experts.

You will become an employee of the school district and will be paid hourly (pay rates vary by district). You do not have to have a background in education because you will be supported by an AVID District and school-based Coordinator who will provide training, professional development, and support throughout the school year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Desire to work with children and serve your community by extending the impact of AVID programming in your local school district
• Demonstrated interest in working with middle school students.
• Willingness to learn and implement AVID strategies and methodologies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• AVID tutors are expected to be active learners, not experts. Because you have been selected as a tutor for this special class, it is expected and understood that you will:
• Complete AVID tutor training.
• Be positive and professional.
• Arrive on time and prepared for class.
• Act as a role model and wear appropriate attire at all times
• Assist students in maintaining their AVID organizational tools (e.g., calendar, assignment sheets, Tutorial Request Forms (TRFs), and daily focused notes from academic classes).
• Actively participate in collaborative groups and tutorials.
• Participate in AVID field trips and motivational activities, as needed.
• Inform the teacher in advance of absences or late arrival on a tutorial day.
• Become familiar with the specific routines and expectations of each AVID teacher's classroom.
• Facilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologies.
• Adhere to district/site policies and procedures.

TRAINING PROVIDED:

All AVID tutors will participate in professional learning and support in adherence to the AVID District Implementation Guidelines. Training is a maximum of 20 hours and will be conducted synchronously and/or asynchronously.

The exact dates and times for any learning will be shared once you have been hired and your tutor support plan is designed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations.

Reviewed by:

Employee''s Signature

Date

Approval by:

Supervisor''s Signature

Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, revised as required, and used as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and

responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.