AVID Basic Skills Clerk

Applitrack; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

District 196 in Minnesota is seeking AVID Tutors to support middle/high school students at Black Hawk Middle School. AVID Tutors assist with subject tutoring, study skills, and college preparation, acting as positive role models and mentors for students from diverse backgrounds.

The role requires developing students' academic and personal strengths, collaborating with AVID coordinators, and delivering tutorials and mini-lessons.

Qualifications

• AVID Tutors support identified students to build study habits and college readiness.
• Experience communicating with students from diverse backgrounds is preferred.
• Familiarity with AVID strategies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
• Serve as a positive role model/mentor to students.
• Determine concepts to teach or reteach from students' notes and discussions.
• Review student class and textbook notes, binders, and calendars.
• Become familiar with AVID textbooks and materials used by AVID students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all subjects individually or in small groups.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the WICOR process in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
• Assist students in all phases of the formal writing process, including brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Assist in the development and preparation of AVID instructional materials for tutorials.
• Review the performance and work of students on tutorials.
• Meet and communicate with the AVID coordinator and/or teachers regarding student progress, course outlines, and assignment schedules.
• Assist in the development of a resource file of enrichment materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Skills

Tutoring

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

AVID Curriculum

Job description

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• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ AVID Basic Skills Clerk
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Location: Black Hawk Middle School
• Closing Date: 10/06/2026

Description:
3 - 12 hours per week
Timesheet only
Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP
Application Deadline:
October 6, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the principal and AVID coordinator and the immediate supervision of the AVID elective teacher, AVID Tutors assist identified students in academic subjects in order to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement among students which will increase postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation.

AVID Tutors are distinguished from other Tutors and Instructional Aides/Assistants in that AVID Tutors are trained in the use of AVID strategies to enhance academic performance of targeted high school students and serve as role models and mentors.

• Take an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
• Serve as a positive role model/mentor to students.
• Determine concepts to teach or reteach from students' notes and discussions.
• Review student class and textbook notes, binders, and calendars.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students and those in the AVID Curriculum Libraries.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all subject areas individually or in small groups.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the WICOR process in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
• Assist students in all phases of the formal writing process, including brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Assist in the development and preparation of AVID instructional materials for tutorial sessions.
• Review the performance and work of students on tutorials.
• Meet and communicate with the AVID coordinator and/or teachers regarding student progress, course outlines, and assignment schedules.
• Assist in the development of a resource file of enrichment materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To:

AVID Building Coordinators

Compensation / Benefits:

RAVE Clerical Association Wage Group V: $22.01 - $24.69 Hourly - According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-27 contract)

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success.

Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all.

Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, * disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, * age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 [e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 11:02:24 AM CST.

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For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Tamara Bosiacki at 651-423-7755, District 196 Human Resources.

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