AVID Tutor - Empower Students to Succeed

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Salem is seeking an AVID Tutor to support AVID students in study groups and individually, helping them develop college and career readiness skills. This hourly, temporary role aims to foster collaborative learning and student growth.

Tutors conduct small-group tutorials, use Socratic questioning, and collaborate with teachers to guide students toward self-directed learning and success. Interview process applies.

Qualifications

• Excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students who believe that AVID students will succeed.
• Able to work in a supportive manner with secondary students and advocate for students while reporting to the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person tutorial sessions that underscore collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching others through discussion of class and text notes.
• Determine from student tutorial worksheets, notes, and discussions the concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial sessions.
• Allow students to shoulder the responsibility for their own active learning while guiding them with strategies for independent work.
• Assist students in any subject area, using AVID resources and materials.
• Provide constructive feedback online and/or in-person on student work.
• Support AVID scholars through care and connection.
• Take responsibility for the tone and atmosphere of the AVID classroom.
• Assist the AVID coordinator with tasks such as contacting teachers about outlines and schedules, field trips, and parent communications.
• Communicate regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding progress and concerns.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow

Job description

Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Salem is seeking an AVID Tutor to support AVID students in study groups and individually, helping them develop college and career readiness skills. This hourly, temporary role aims to foster collaborative learning and student growth.

Tutors conduct small-group tutorials, use Socratic questioning, and collaborate with teachers to guide students toward self-directed learning and success. Interview process applies.