Student AVID Mentor (CCISD HS Student Applicants Only)

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Student AVID Mentor to assist high school students in academic subjects. The ideal candidate will provide positive support and act as a role model, encouraging high academic achievement. Responsibilities include tutoring peers, participating in trainings, and performing assigned duties. The position offers $12.00 per hour, working for 178 days. A requirement for the role is a recommendation from a teacher, alongside a positive attitude and the ability to connect with diverse students.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school and in good academic and social standing.
• Preferred AVID experience as a student, peer tutor or campus mentor.
• Experience working with high school aged students desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support via tutorial assistance to peers.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and/or AVID Coordinator.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Support for pupils

Relating to multicultural backgrounds

Education

Currently enrolled in high school

Tools

Office software

Student management systems

Job description

Student AVID Mentor (CCISD HS Student Applicants Only) JobID: 1426

Date Posted: 6/16/2025

Location: CAMPUS

Date Available: Upon Hire

Education / Certification Required

Currently enrolled in high school and in good academic and social standing

Experience

Preferred AVID experience as a student, peer tutor or campus mentor.

Experience working with High School aged students also desired, but not required.

Special Knowledge / Skills

Mentors must be capable of providing positive support for pupils, in individual and small group.

They must possess good oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to relate to pupils with multicultural backgrounds.

Technology Proficiency

• Level 2 (Applied)
• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications TEK

Function

Under the general supervision of the AVID classroom teacher, a principal, site coordinator, designee or the district AVID coordinator, mentors assist identified students in academic subjects. The goal of mentoring is to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement among students, in turn, increasing their postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation. Teacher recommendation required.

Responsibilities

• Duties at the School Site: May perform any combination of the following at the school site: Provide academic support via tutorial assistance to peers.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Encourage high academic achievement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and/or the AVID Site Coordinator including working with individual students, leading group discussions, and grading AVID notebooks and Cornell notes.
• Responsibilities to the District: Must perform duties in a dependable, responsible manner, including: Attend all required training sessions with the AVID coordinator.
• Report to the school site in accordance with the established hours of work which were agreed upon with the campus principal and AVID coordinator.
• Cooperate fully with district staff, counselors, AVID coordinator, teachers, and administrators.

This position is funded totally by funds provided to CCISD through a Federal Grant. The selected applicant will be required to acknowledge that there is a possibility that their employment will be terminated if these funds are no longer available to CCISD or if CCISD redirects these funds to another function in order to better serve the best interest of the District. The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Salary

$12.00/Hour. See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days

178

Contact

CCISD Human Resources - [phone]

[e-mail]

CCISD Human Resources

801 Leopard

Corpus Christi, Texas

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