Tutor AVID

Job Overview Work directly with AVID students in secondary school tutorial settings and assist them with college preparatory courses. Position Description Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Interact with AVID students by using tutorial request forms and provide tutorial feedback Facilitate problem solving groups in the AVID classroom Become familiar with AVID strategies and methodologies used by the AVID teachers and students Critique and evaluate AVID student binders Support AVID students in the process of writing, inquiry, critical reading, and collaboration Support AVID students in their understanding and use of Costa’s three levels of inquiry Assist AVID students with the college readiness process including timeline, search, application, and financial assistance Participate in AVID tutor training Meet and interact regularly with the AVID Site Coordinator/Elective Teacher and discuss student progress and future tutorial plans Participate, as necessary, in university/college visits with the AVID students Be an advocate for the AVID students and work with the AVID Site Coordinator/Elective Teacher

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. High School Diploma or GED Associate's Degree preferred Have a strong academic background with strengths in science and/or mathematics (as noted on transcript) Strong use of content knowledge in science, mathematics, and other middle and high school curricula Have successfully completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school (as noted on transcript) preferred Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

• The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Attendance at conferences and professional development is required.
• Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.
• May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

Walking, standing, bending, and sitting for several hours at a time. Commuting to FBISD middle and high school campuses will be required. Generally, the work involves exposure to normal, everyday risks.