AVID Tutor: Academic Mentorship for High School Students

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Sick leave

State pension

Tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible spending account

Vacation/ holidays

Personal leave

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking AVID Tutors to support identified high school students in academic subjects and help develop college-prep habits of mind. The role emphasizes mentoring, tutoring, and using AVID strategies to boost achievement and postsecondary options.

Responsibilities include leading tutorials, modeling excellence, and collaborating with AVID staff to plan sessions and materials.

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 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.

Job description

Independent School District 196 is seeking AVID Tutors to support identified high school students in academic subjects and help develop college-prep habits of mind. The role emphasizes mentoring, tutoring, and using AVID strategies to boost achievement and postsecondary options.

Responsibilities include leading tutorials, modeling excellence, and collaborating with AVID staff to plan sessions and materials.