AVID mentor

Illinois School District U-46; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,908; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time AVID Mentor in South Elgin to support high school students. Responsibilities include facilitating AVID's Ten Step Tutorial Process and forming collaborative learning groups. Ideal candidates are current 11th or 12th grade students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and must be enrolled in an Advanced Placement Course. The position offers a pay of $13.00/hour, with hours varying up to 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a current School District U-46 11th or 12th grade high school student.
• On track to graduate from high school on time.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate AVID's Ten Step Tutorial Process.
• Form small student collaborative learning groups.
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process.

Skills

Ability to work well with high school students

Effective communication

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Education

Cumulative GPA of 3.5

Current enrollment in Advanced Placement Course

Job description

Date Posted: 7/1/2025
Location: South Elgin High School
Date Available: ASAP

Calendar Days: Varies
Reports To: Building Administrator

JD Revision Date: 04/03/2025
Supervises: N/A

Position / Title: AVID Mentor
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation
Calendar Days: Varies
Reports To: Building Administrator
JD Revision Date: 04/03/2025
Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

The AVID Mentor will support students enrolled in their assigned classroom(s) by facilitating AVID's Ten Step Tutorial Process. In addition, they will serve as peer role models to students. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality within the school and the community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the AVID classroom teacher, the AVID Mentor will form small student collaborative learning groups.
• Be familiar with students' textbooks and materials utilized in the identified course subject area.
• Evaluate Tutorial Request Forms (TRF's); student binders (planners, notes, etc.).
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Serve as a positive role model for students who are working to improve academically and want to attend college.
• On tutorial days, AVID Mentors will complete a written reflection of their tutorial experience.
• Attend AVID Tutorial training.

Education

• Must be a current School District U-46 11th or 12th grade high school student.
• On track to graduate from high school on time.
• Must have at least a cumulative six semester GPA of 3.5.
• Must have completed or are currently enrolled in an Advanced Placement Course.

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to work well with high school (and middle school) students.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have high problem-solving ability.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Indoors in a busy school environment.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• May be required to leave assigned classroom and participate in tutoring-related training.
• Public contact requiring appropriate apparel.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a part-time, classified position without benefits. Hours will vary depending on site needs (up to 10 hours per week).
• $13.00/Hour