AVID Tutor — Inspire Focus & College Readiness

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking AVID Tutors to support students in AVID tutorials. Tutors work in small groups and individually, using Socratic questioning to help students progress toward college and career readiness.

This hourly, temporary position requires being a positive role model for secondary students, attending required interviews (virtual, in person, or one-way video), and applying online.

Qualifications

• AVID tutors should be excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students who believe that the AVID students will succeed, too.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person tutorial sessions that underscore the principle of collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching other students 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 that they will become accustomed to using independently.
• Assist students in any subject area, by being familiar with students' textbooks and AVID classroom resources.
• 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 as requested, such as contacting teachers regarding course outlines and assignment schedules, helping with field trips, contacting parents, etc.
• Communicate regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow

Job description

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking AVID Tutors to support students in AVID tutorials. Tutors work in small groups and individually, using Socratic questioning to help students progress toward college and career readiness.

This hourly, temporary position requires being a positive role model for secondary students, attending required interviews (virtual, in person, or one-way video), and applying online.