AVID Tutor — Inspire Student College Readiness

Salem Keizer Public School District; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking AVID Tutors to support students through small-group and individual tutorials in the AVID program. Tutors guide learners using Socratic questioning and collaborative activities to build college and career readiness.

Ideal candidates are current college students who can serve as positive role models, collaborate with teachers, and commit to regular in-person sessions in Salem.

Qualifications

• AVID tutors should be excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students.
• Ability to work in a supportive manner with secondary students and understand their needs.
• Familiarity with AVID methods and classroom resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person tutorial sessions that underscore collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching others through discussion of class notes.
• Determine concepts to focus on from student tutorial worksheets and discussions.
• Allow students to shoulder the responsibility for their own active learning while guiding them with strategies for independent use.
• Assist students in any subject area using AVID resources and textbooks.
• Provide constructive feedback on student work, online or in-person.
• Support AVID scholars through care and connection.
• Maintain tone and atmosphere suitable for AVID learning.
• Assist the AVID coordinator with tasks such as contacting teachers, field trips, and parent communication.
• Communicate progress and concerns with the AVID coordinator/teacher.
• Model personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students.

Skills

Tutoring

Socratic questioning

Collaborative learning

Study group facilitation

Education

College student

Job description

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking AVID Tutors to support students through small-group and individual tutorials in the AVID program. Tutors guide learners using Socratic questioning and collaborative activities to build college and career readiness.

Ideal candidates are current college students who can serve as positive role models, collaborate with teachers, and commit to regular in-person sessions in Salem.