Academic/Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutor

Poway Unified School District; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District is seeking AVID Tutors for the upcoming school year. Ideal tutors will be strong in Math, Science and/or English and serve as positive role models.

Applicants must be enrolled in a local college or university; daytime hours vary by location and we will accommodate class schedules. Under supervision, tutors assist identified students in academic subjects and aim to develop habits of mind and higher standards of achievement, increasing postsecondary options after high

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a local college or university.
• High school diploma or equivalent in good standing.
• Daytime hours during the school day vary by location; schedules will be accommodated.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support via tutorial assistance to students.
• Serve as positive role models for students.
• Encourage high academic achievement.
• Lead mini-lessons on writing, study skills, and college preparation topics.
• Discuss students' achievement with teachers and review AVID notebooks and Cornell notes.

Skills

Math tutoring

Science tutoring

English tutoring

Student mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description / Essential Elements

Job Summary

PUSD is looking for AVID Tutors for the upcoming school year. Ideal AVID Tutors will be strong in Math, Science and/or English. We are looking for positive role models who will encourage students to be the best they can be. Applicants interested in this position must be enrolled in a local college or university. Daytime tutor hours (during the school day) vary by location. We will accommodate your class schedules. Interviews will be conducted in August to fill vacancies for the next school year.

Job Description / Essential Elements

Academic/Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutor

Description

• PUSD is looking for AVID Tutors for the upcoming school year. Ideal AVID Tutors will be strong in Math, Science and/or English. We are looking for positive role models who will encourage students to be the best they can be. Applicants interested in this position must be enrolled in a local college or university. Daytime tutor hours (during the school day) vary by location. We will accommodate your class schedules. Interviews will be conducted in August to fill vacancies for the next school year.

Under the general supervision of a principal or designee and the immediate supervisor of a site teacher, tutors assist identified students in academic subjects. The goal of tutoring is to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement among students, in turn, increasing their postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation.

Duties At School Site:

May perform any combination of the following at the school site:

• Provide academic support via tutorial assistance to students.
• Serve as positive role models for students.
• Encourage high academic achievement.
• Motivate students to continue in a college preparatory course of study throughout high school.
• Discuss students' achievement with teachers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators and/or site coordinators/teachers, including working with individual students, leading group discussions, and grading AVID notebooks and Cornell notes.

Responsibilities To The District:

• Attend all tutor training sessions, meetings or other required events.
• Report to the school site in accordance with the established hours of work which were agreed upon with supervisor.
• Report absences in the prescribed manner. (Contact your school site.)
• Cooperate fully with district staff, site counselors, teachers and administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

Tutors must be high school graduates who are currently in good standing in local colleges or universities.

Supplemental Information

**PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT CANDIDATES BE CURRENTLY IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING AT LOCAL COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES.**

Requirements / Qualifications

PUSD is looking for AVID Tutors who will serve as positive role models and encourage students to be the best they can be. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in good standing at a local college or university. High School students in good standing, age 16 or above may also apply. Daytime tutor hours (during the school day) vary by location.

Under the general supervision of a principal or designee and the immediate supervisor of a site teacher, tutors assist identified students in academic subjects. The goal of tutoring is to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement among students, in turn, increasing their postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation.

Comments And Other Information

DUTIES AT SCHOOL SITE:

• Provide academic support via tutorial assistance to students.
• Serve as positive role models for students.
• Encourage high academic achievement.
• Motivate students to continue in a college preparatory course of study throughout high school.
• Discuss students' achievement with teachers.
• Review student binders and notes to identify concepts that need to be taught.
• Lead mini-lessons on writing, study skills, and other college preparation topics.
• Create an engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions.
• Communicate with classroom teachers about course outlines and assignment schedules.
• Participate in ongoing training provided by the district or school site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators and/or site coordinators/teachers, including working with individual students, leading group discussions, and grading AVID notebooks and Cornell notes.

Responsibilities To The District:

• Must perform duties in a dependable, responsible manner, including:
• Attend all tutor training sessions, meetings or other required events.
• Report to the school site in accordance with the established hours of work which were agreed upon with the supervisor.
• Report absences in the prescribed manner. (Contact your school site.)
• Cooperate fully with district staff, site counselors, teachers and administrators.