- Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type:
Part-time (19 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$17.78
Class/Calendar:
A13, 9.25 months
Benefits:
None
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
Job Summary:
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.
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.
Key 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
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- Associates degree or 60 college credit hours; current enrollment in or recent graduate of college or university OR the ability to pass the parapro test provided by the district free of charge
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
- 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
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Tutors work in middle schools and high schools, often in classrooms or designated tutoring areas
- They support students in small groups or one-on-one sessions, often during or after regular school hours
- AVID tutors collaborate with teachers, AVID coordinators, and other tutors to support students'' academic development
- Tutors work closely with students who are often college-bound but underrepresented or from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Light physical activity-sitting, standing, and walking around classrooms or school buildings
- Some light lifting of materials (books, papers, AVID binders), typically less than 25 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.