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 School District Position Description

Position Title:  AVID Tutor

Reports To:      Principal

Prepared By:    Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRODO                          Date:  September 3, 2026

Approved By:  Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRODO                          Date:  September 3, 2026

SUMMARY:  Description: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutors play a critical role in supporting students' academic success. Tutors work closely with small groups of students in an inquiry-based, collaborative environment, helping them develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and academic habits to excel in rigorous coursework.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate student-led tutorials, guiding small groups through inquiry-based discussions.
• Support students in using AVID strategies, including Focused Note-Taking and organizational skills.
• Collaborate with AVID teachers to align tutorials with classroom content and goals.
• Provide positive academic and personal encouragement to students, promoting a growth mindset.
• Model effective questioning strategies that foster independent learning and critical thinking.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Attend initial and ongoing AVID tutor training sessions.
• Commit to consistent attendance and punctuality for assigned tutorial sessions.
• Maintain a respectful and supportive learning environment, fostering inclusion for all students, especially our multilingual learners.
• Encourage student accountability for their own learning through structured questioning and reflection.
• Communicate with AVID staff and teachers regarding student progress and areas of need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Strong academic skills and a passion for working with middle school students.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AVID methodologies.
• Ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Previous work in child care. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

 The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.