Tutor - AVID - Part Time - Mountain View High School

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 2,449,000 - 3,224,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay annually

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ, is seeking AVID tutors to support middle and high school students through Socratic-style group tutorials. You will process tutoring requests, form appropriate groups, and work with teachers to tailor sessions.

This part-time role (19 hours per week) offers annual performance pay and opportunities to grow with experience. Candidates need an associates degree or 60 college credits, and the district provides training through AVID.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 college credit hours; pass parapro test required.
• Ability to tutor reading, English and math; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process student tutorial requests to determine groupings
• Work independently with student groups, under the direction of the classroom teacher, to facilitate high-level Socratic style group tutorial sessions
• Help students present, ask, and answer questions to reach understanding
• Assist students in thinking through conceptual understanding
• Provide positive reinforcement for academic growth
• Recordkeeping to provide accurate retrieval of data for the AVID program
• Collaborate with teachers to assess tutorial effectiveness
• Participate in district AVID training
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance

Skills

Algebra and geometry

Math tutoring

Writing ability

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Organization

Dependability

Education

Associates degree or 60 college credits

Pass parapro test

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Part-time (19 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.78

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.25 months

Benefits:

None

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To facilitate high-level, Socratic style group tutorial sessions; to process student tutorial request forms to determine appropriate student tutoring groupings; and to work independently with student groups under the direction of the classroom teacher.

AVID, an elective class, is a college-preparatory program for Junior High and High School students who have high potential despite average grades. The AVID support system includes study skills, college student involvement and motivational activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process student tutorial requests to determine appropriate groupings
• Work independently with student groups, under the direction of the classroom teacher, to facilitate high-level, Socratic style group tutorial sessions
• Work students through a process of presenting, asking, and answering questions to achieve understanding of points of confusion around requested topics
• Help students process the thinking needed for conceptual understanding
• Provide positive reinforcement to acknowledge the students’ academic growth
• Assess student work associated with the tutorial process
• Collaborate regularly with classroom teacher to determine effectiveness of tutorial process
• Perform recordkeeping tasks, as required, to provide accurate retrieval of data in support of the AVID tutorial program
• Participate in district-sponsored training as assigned
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree or 60 college credit hours; current enrollment in or recent graduate of college or university OR the ability to pass the parapro test provided by the district free of charge

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Skilled in algebra, geometry, and potentially higher levels of mathematics
• Proficient in writing and other subject areas
• Computer proficiency to include basic software applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc)
• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to tutor reading, English and math (basic and advanced)
• Desire to help average students achieve academic excellence
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, parents/guardians, teachers; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve, and maintain organized records
• Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing situations, and work independently and with minimum supervision
• Ability to be prompt and dependable and meet the demands of a schedule

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Tutors work in middle schools and high schools, often in classrooms or designated tutoring areas
• They support students in small groups or one-on-one sessions, often during or after regular school hours
• AVID tutors collaborate with teachers, AVID coordinators, and other tutors to support students' academic development
• Tutors work closely with students who are often college-bound but underrepresented or from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Light physical activity—sitting, standing, and walking around classrooms or school buildings
• Some light lifting of materials (books, papers, AVID binders), typically less than 25 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.