AVID Mentor

Illinois School District U-46; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a part-time AVID Mentor to support students in the classroom and facilitate collaborative learning. Responsibilities include forming small groups, evaluating student materials, and assisting with the writing process. Ideal candidates are current 11th or 12th graders with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and experience in Advanced Placement courses. This position offers up to 10 hours of work per week at a rate of $13.00 per hour, without benefits.

Qualifications

• Current student in School District U-46, 11th or 12th grade.
• On track to graduate from high school on time.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Completed or currently enrolled in an Advanced Placement Course.

Responsibilities

• Form small collaborative learning groups under supervision.
• Evaluate Tutorial Request Forms and student binders.
• Work with students in writing process phases.
• Complete written reflection on tutorial experience.
• Attend AVID Tutorial training.

Skills

Ability to work well with high school students

Effective communication

Problem-solving ability

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Current 11th or 12th grade student

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Completed or enrolled in an AP course

Job description

Date Posted: 7/1/2025

Location: Streamwood High School

Date Available: 08/25/2025

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

Position / Title

AVID Mentor

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

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:56:02 PM CST.

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