AVID Tutor

POSITION SUMMARY: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program designed to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Tutors play a critical role in helping students develop these skills while they work with small groups of junior high and high school students during AVID elective classes under the supervision of an AVID teacher. Tutoring in the AVID class is not about providing students with answers to questions but rather is about helping students access what they already know as they approach a problem. Tutors serve as guides and facilitators of students’ learning through questioning, writing, thinking, and discussing. Candidates will be selected because they have the ability to make a positive contribution to the lives of students. All AVID tutors will receive several hours of paid training prior to their work in the classroom. Hours vary between 1 hour to 6.5 hours per day and days vary depending on location.Essential Job Requirements - QualificationsAttendance is mandatory at scheduled program trainingsAbility to effectively communicate with students and other employeesAbility to perceive students’ needs and develop positive relationshipsAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to think quickly and show patienceEducation, Training, Experience, Licensure And CertificationCriminal Justice Fingerprint ClearancePreference For Candidates Who AreEnrolled in a college or university or have a college degreeBilingual/BiculturalEssential Job FunctionsTakes an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID studentsProvide academic support for students in rigorous coursesEncourage students to enroll in a four-year college or university after high schoolServe as a role model/mentor for AVID studentsActively participate in collaborative groups and tutorialsFacilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologiesAdhere to district/site policies and proceduresComplete all assigned hours of tutor trainingOther duties as assignedWorkplace ExpectationsMaintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and parentsDress in an appropriate manner for the assignment and the work settingExercise prudent judgmentWork independently in the performance of routine dutiesUtilize the District’s electronic systems and applications only as related to the positionParticipate in required meetings and trainings related to the positionApplications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the District into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is $71.50 and the District will pay this cost for AVID tutors. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.Gresham-Barlow School District is complying with Governor Brown's Executive Order requiring all employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless there is an approved medical or religious exception. Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment.