AVID Tutor: Mentor Students to College Readiness

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking an AVID Tutor to support AVID students through small-group and one-on-one tutorials, using Socratic questioning and collaborative learning strategies to advance college and career readiness.

Tutors work with AVID students in subject-area tutorials, help them utilize notes and resources, and provide feedback and guidance to promote independent learning and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• AVID tutors should be excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students.
• They should be people who work in a supportive manner with secondary students and understand the delicate position they occupy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person tutorial sessions that underscore collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching others.
• Determine from student worksheets, notes, and discussions the concepts to focus on during tutorials.
• Guide students toward active learning and independent study using AVID strategies.
• Assist students in any subject area with AVID resources and textbooks.
• Provide constructive feedback on student work, online or in person.
• Support AVID scholars through care and connection in the classroom.
• Maintain a positive tone and environment in the AVID classroom.
• Assist the AVID coordinator with tasks like contacting teachers and organizing schedules.
• Communicate regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher about student progress and concerns.
• Model personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.

Job description

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking an AVID Tutor to support AVID students through small-group and one-on-one tutorials, using Socratic questioning and collaborative learning strategies to advance college and career readiness.

Tutors work with AVID students in subject-area tutorials, help them utilize notes and resources, and provide feedback and guidance to promote independent learning and critical thinking.