AVID Mentor

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking mentors to assist designated students in academic subjects under the guidance of a principal or AVID coordinator. Responsibilities include providing tutorial support, motivating students towards high academic achievement, and serving as positive role models. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma or GED.

The position is funded through a Federal Grant and offers $14.00 per hour for 187 days of work.

Qualifications

• Must provide academic support and motivation to students.
• Experience working with high school students is desired.
• Good communication skills are essential for relating to students.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial assistance to identified students.
• Encourage students' academic achievement.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Positive support for pupils

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to relate to multicultural backgrounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer operations

Software productivity tools

Student management systems

Job description

Education / Certification Required

• High School graduate or GED who are currently enrolled and in good standing with local colleges/universities

Experience

• Teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience desired.
• Experience working with High School aged students also desired, but not required.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Mentors must be capable of providing positive support for pupils, in individual and small group settings.
• They must possess good oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to relate to pupils with multicultural backgrounds.

Technology Proficiency

Level 2 (Applied)

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools
• Applied use of e‑mail
• Applied use of job‑related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications TEK

Function

Under the general supervision of a principal or designee and the district AVID coordinator, mentors assist identified students in academic subjects. The goal of mentoring 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.

Responsibilities

Duties at the School Site

• Provide academic support via tutorial assistance to students.
• Serve as a positive role model 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 the AVID coordinator including working with individual students, leading group discussions, and grading AVID notebooks and Cornell notes.

Responsibilities to the District

• Attend all required training sessions with the AVID coordinator.
• Attend all meetings or other required events.
• Report to the school site in accordance with the established hours of work which were agreed upon with the campus principal and AVID coordinator.
• Report absences in accordance with school district policies and procedures.
• Cooperate fully with district staff, counselors, AVID coordinator, teachers and administrators.

This is a position that is funded totally by funds provided to CCISD through a Federal Grant. The selected applicant will be required to acknowledge that there is a possibility that their employment will be terminated if the funds are no longer available, or if CCISD redirects the funds to another function in order to better serve the best interest of the District. The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Salary and Hours

• Salary: $14.00 / hour See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.
• Days: 187