AVID Teacher

Young World Physical Education

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 53,500 - 81,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Texans Can Academies Fort Worth is hiring an AVID Teacher to deliver the AVID elective curriculum and boost college readiness among secondary students. You will manage a caseload, apply WICOR strategies, and mentor students toward postsecondary success.

The role emphasizes data-informed instruction, organization, and building a college-going culture, with collaboration across campus and ongoing AVID professional development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Teaching Certification preferred but not required
AVID training (or willingness to attend AVID Summer Institute and ongoing professional development) required
Experience working with secondary students
Experience supporting college readiness, academic intervention, or student success initiatives
Bilingual English/Spanish, a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver AVID elective curriculum with fidelity
Implement AVID instructional strategies (WICOR) across lessons
Facilitate AVID tutorials and collaborative learning structures
Support development of student skills in note-taking, organization, critical thinking, and academic writing
Create a college-going classroom culture through visible systems, routines, and expectations
Manage a caseload of AVID students
Monitor student academic progress, including grades, attendance, and engagement
Conduct regular student check-ins and goal-setting conferences
Maintain accurate student records and documentation
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress
Guide students through college and career exploration activities
Support completion of college applications, FAFSA/TASFA, and scholarships
Organize and facilitate college visits and guest speakers
Promote awareness of postsecondary opportunities (college, career, military, workforce)
Support campus goals related to attendance, persistence, and graduation
Collaborate with teachers to embed AVID strategies across content areas
Participate in campus initiatives that promote student achievement and college readiness
Assist with recruitment and retention of AVID students
Build strong relationships with students to support motivation and resilience
Provide guidance in study skills, time management, and goal setting
Identify barriers to student success and coordinate appropriate supports or referrals
Promote positive behavior and engagement in alignment with campus expectations
Attend AVID Summer Institute and required AVID professional learning
Participate in AVID site team meetings and program implementation efforts
Maintain AVID certification and program fidelity requirements
Support campus-wide AVID initiatives and strategy integration
Participate in campus meetings, professional development, and required trainings
Support school events, student activities, and family engagement efforts
Assist with mentoring or supporting staff implementing AVID strategies
Other duties as assigned

Skills

AVID methodologies

Student-centered instruction

Inquiry-based instruction

Mentorship skills

Student data analysis

Organizational skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification preferred

AVID training

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Texans Can! Academies Texans Can Academies - Fort Worth - Lancaster, 1316 Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth TX 76102 - Fort Worth, Texas Open in Google Maps

AVID Teacher

Texans Can! Academies Texans Can Academies - Fort Worth - Lancaster, 1316 Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth TX 76102 - Fort Worth, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Texans Can Charter Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5846344
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

To determine prospective salary, please view the Texans Can Academies Compensation Plan.

Primary Purpose:

The AVID Teacher is responsible for delivering the AVID elective curriculum and supporting students in developing the academic, organizational, and college-readiness skills necessary for postsecondary success. This role includes managing a student caseload, implementing AVID instructional strategies (WICOR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading), and fostering a college-going culture. The AVID Teacher will also support student progress through academic monitoring, mentorship, and coordination of college and career readiness activities.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Teaching Certification preferred but not required
AVID training (or willingness to attend AVID Summer Institute and ongoing professional development) required

Experience

Experience working with secondary students (middle or high school)
Experience supporting college readiness, academic intervention, or student success initiatives
Bilingual English/Spanish, a plus

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of AVID methodologies, including WICOR strategies
Ability to implement student-centered, inquiry-based instructional practices
Strong relationship-building and mentorship skills
Knowledge of college and career readiness processes, including applications, financial aid, and postsecondary planning
Ability to analyze student data and monitor academic progress
Strong organizational and case management skills
Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and student information systems

Functions & Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities:

Deliver AVID elective curriculum with fidelity
Implement AVID instructional strategies (WICOR) across lessons
Facilitate AVID tutorials and collaborative learning structures
Support development of student skills in note-taking, organization, critical thinking, and academic writing
Create a college-going classroom culture through visible systems, routines, and expectations

Case Management:

Manage a caseload of AVID students
Monitor student academic progress, including grades, attendance, and engagement
Conduct regular student check-ins and goal-setting conferences
Maintain accurate student records and documentation
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress

College and Career Readiness:

Guide students through college and career exploration activities
Support completion of college applications, FAFSA/TASFA, and scholarships
Organize and facilitate college visits and guest speakers
Promote awareness of postsecondary opportunities (college, career, military, workforce)

Schoolwide Performance:

Support campus goals related to attendance, persistence, and graduation
Collaborate with teachers to embed AVID strategies across content areas
Participate in campus initiatives that promote student achievement and college readiness
Assist with recruitment and retention of AVID students

Social, Emotional, and Academic Support:

Build strong relationships with students to support motivation and resilience
Provide guidance in study skills, time management, and goal setting
Identify barriers to student success and coordinate appropriate supports or referrals
Promote positive behavior and engagement in alignment with campus expectations

AVID Program Responsibilities:

Attend AVID Summer Institute and required AVID professional learning
Participate in AVID site team meetings and program implementation efforts
Maintain AVID certification and program fidelity requirements
Support campus-wide AVID initiatives and strategy integration

Other Duties:

Participate in campus meetings, professional development, and required trainings
Support school events, student activities, and family engagement efforts
Assist with mentoring or supporting staff implementing AVID strategies
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used

Computer and printer, telephone, calculator, copy machine

Work Environment

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.

Texans Can Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,500 to $81,000 Per Year

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