AVID Tutor- East

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District is seeking an AVID Tutor to provide instructional support in a structured setting. The tutor will help students with lesson assignments, homework, and study skills to reinforce classroom learning and promote success.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to work with diverse groups, and the capacity to lift up to 30 pounds. Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Background check and fingerprinting required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work with interruptions.
• English literacy: speak, read, write, and understand.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce concepts.
• Assist with homework and make-up work to support teachers in instruction.
• Guide students in independent study to promote success.
• Monitor students in various settings to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and clerical tasks to support staff and administration.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status: Non-Contract
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee
• Starting Wage: $16.50 hourly
• Salary Schedule / Lane: 86/H
• Benefits: Not Eligible
• Priority Screen Date: 09/08/2026

Positions Available: 1

Position Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

The AVID Tutor supports student learning by providing academic assistance, guidance, and encouragement in a structured setting. The tutor assists individuals and small groups with lesson assignments, homework, and study skills to reinforce classroom instruction and promote student success. The AVID Tutor plays a key role in fostering a positive, safe, and supportive environment that encourages student growth and achievement.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, work as part of a team, work with frequent interruptions, and prioritize
• Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with students, supervisors, co-workers, parents, and other district employees
• Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• Prior tutoring experience in K-12 setting
• Fluency in another language other than English

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts
• Assist with homework assignments and make-up work, etc. to support teachers in the instructional process
• Guide students in independent study (e.g., enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) to ensure student success
• Monitors individuals and groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, college visits, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, attendance, etc.) to support the teacher and administrator in providing record and materials
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: AVID Tutor Physical Demands Form

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone] You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].