AVID Tutor chez Downey Unified School District, CA
Downey Unified School District, CA · Downey, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Bureau à Downey
About the Department
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Individuals in these positions work with students in middle and high school. AVID tutors serve as excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students who believe that AVID students can and will succeed. They must be enrolled in college or university and should represent balanced academic backgrounds, some liberal arts majors, others science or mathematics majors. The tutors are people who work in a supportive manner with secondary students and are able to understand the delicate position they occupy. They are advocates of students, yet ultimately they are responsible to the teacher. They must be willing to meet regularly to discuss student progress and to confer with the teacher about future plans.
Positions in this classification are temporary part-time. Hours vary but are no more than 20 hours per week.
Position Duties
Under the direct supervision of the AVID coordinator/teacher, tutors perform the following tasks:
Tutor students in small study groups, assisting them in all subject areas based on the class and text notes they have collected in their AVID binders.
Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught.
Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and text notes, book notes, etc.
Become familiar with the materials in the AVID Libraries.
Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students.
Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
Conduct brainstorming and clustering sessions.
Lead peer critique groups in the Writing Conference.
Contact teachers regarding course outlines and assignment schedules as directed by the AVID coordinator/teacher.
Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
Attend tutoring training.
Minimum Qualifications
Some positions at the high school level have an emphasis in math requiring knowledge of Geometry, Algebra II, Trig/Pre-Calculus, Calculus. Others have an emphasis in science requiring knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physics.
Other Qualifications
1. Possession of an associate's degree or higher
2. Completion of at least 48 full semester units at an accredited college or university
3. Taking and passing the ESSA exam administered by Downey Unified School District
If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.
